Source: Persuasion
by Charles Lane
“American patriots began their rebellion against the British Crown in part because Parliament, in faraway London, forced them to pay taxes on imported goods without their consent. Their slogan, ‘no taxation without representation,’ evolved into a foundational principle of the United States. … You wouldn’t think we’d be relitigating this on the eve of the nation’s 250th birthday. But we are, because President Trump has asserted the power to levy tariffs without any debate or vote in Congress. Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a lawsuit brought by small businesses and states who are affected by the tariffs and want to stop them. It’s a big deal for the economy. But it’s also a historic test of the judiciary’s willingness to act as an independent check on the executive.” (11/06/25)
https://www.persuasion.community/p/the-supreme-court-might-be-about