President Donald Trump could impose Iran-related tariffs under the 1977
International Emergency Economic Powers Act, National Economic Council Director
Kevin Hassett said, citing a “state of conflict.” The Supreme Court previously
ruled the law does not authorize tariffs, including in its Feb. 20 decision
striking down Trump’s global tariffs. Hassett argued the measure fits wartime
conditions, though legal challenges are likely. The court majority rejected
inherent presidential tariff authority in peacetime, while dissenting justices
supported it, leaving uncertainty over whether such tariffs could withstand
judicial scrutiny.
