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Former President Donald Trump’s sweeping **“Liberation Day” tariffs**—imposed under emergency powers—face mounting legal challenges from conservative groups, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle over executive authority. Critics argue the **10% baseline tariff** and **China-specific rates exceeding 145%** stretch the **International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)** beyond its intent, risking economic instability. With lawsuits from the **Liberty Justice Center** and **New Civil Liberties Alliance**, and rare pushback from Trump allies, the dispute could force a **Supreme Court reckoning**—potentially unraveling the policy and redefining presidential trade powers. As businesses brace for fallout, the outcome may hinge on whether courts deem trade deficits a true “national emergency.”
*(Condensed key points: legal friction, economic risks, and the looming judicial showdown.)*
