Lutnick Says Tariffs Are Not Going Away Despite Legal Woes

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Sunday defended President Donald Trump’s tariffs amid legal challenges, saying the government’s plan to impose those tariffs will not be derailed by court rulings. The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled against Trump’s tariffs on May 28, with the judges determining that the president exceeded his authority by issuing sweeping tariffs on trade partners. A federal appeals court later stayed the decision, allowing the tariffs to take effect while it “considers the motions papers.” During an interview with Fox News on June 1, Lutnick was adamant that the tariffs would remain in place despite the legal woes, noting that Trump was given the authority by Congress to enforce them....