Overview
- The Court opened initial arguments on the legality of tariffs imposed by President Trump using the 1977 IEEPA statute.
- Trump called the hearing a "question of life or death" on Truth and said he would not attend to avoid disrupting the session.
- The disputed measures include tariffs announced on April 2 and levies on imports from China, Mexico and Canada.
- The administration says the duties raise revenue and bolster security, while critics argue the costs fall on U.S. importers and consumers.
- Legal analysts note the IEEPA has not previously been used to create new tariffs, and a ruling is not expected before early next year.