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The Constitutional Battle Over Global Tariffs
This episode examines the legal showdown at the U.S. Court of International Trade over President Donald Trump’s broad global import tariffs. It explores how the administration pivoted to Section 301 forced-labor tariffs following judicial setbacks against its earlier emergency trade measures. The discussion highlights key arguments brought by small businesses and state officials regarding executive power, statutory limits, and constitutional authority over international commerce.
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Caterpillar Inc. has announced a massive one billion dollar investment in North Carolina aimed at ramping up the production of its Cat…
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