John Yoo | 02-21-26

Steve Moore and legal expert John Yoo discuss a landmark Supreme Court ruling that restricted the executive branch's ability to impose universal trade barriers. The conversation highlights the fundamental principle that the Constitution grants Congress the exclusive power to levy taxes and tariffs, a responsibility the court ruled cannot be bypassed using broad national emergency statutes. While the President may exercise delegated authority for specific security threats, the speakers explain that the court rejected the use of "emergency" labels to justify unilateral economic control without explicit legislative permission.