In this calm and thoughtful episode, we explore one of the most important checks on executive power in recent years.

The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump could not use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose broad tariffs on imports from nearly every country. What started as a case about educational toys and wine imports became a landmark decision about the separation of powers.

We walk through the background of IEEPA, the constitutional principle at stake, the court’s reasoning, and what this means for future trade policy, global supply chains, and everyday consumers.

Even if you listen years from now, the core lesson remains powerful: thoughtful limits on authority protect democracy and stability in the long run.

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