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3 days ago
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The ‘major questions' Supreme Court hurdle that could stand in the way of Trump's tariffs
Are President Trump's global tariffs of "vast economic and political significance?" The answer could make or break the administration's chance to keep the president's 'Liberation Day' tariffs in force as legal challengers try to undo them — especially if the dispute eventually reaches the Supreme Court. The nation's highest court has made it clear in recent years that it is willing to apply a test known as the "major questions doctrine" to reign in the executive branch from usurping power vested in Congress. That doctrine, solidified with the help of Trump's hand-picked conservative judges, limits the authority of federal agencies to take action on issues of "vast economic and political significance" except where Congress has explicitly authorized the action. It got a formal nod from the high court in two cases that were decided against President Biden during his time in office. And now it could become a hurdle for the current president if the current lower court fight over Trump's duties reaches the Supreme Court, as expected. Last week the US Court of International Trade in New York City struck down many of Trump's tariffs, but the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C., on Thursday allowed Trump's duties to temporarily stay in place while legal arguments continue. Judges considering the "major questions doctrine" will have to decide if any president can unilaterally levy import duties to address conditions that the president characterizes as a US emergency — as Trump has cited as justification for many of his duties. Read more: What Trump's tariffs mean for the economy and your wallet The administration is arguing that the major questions doctrine is irrelevant to matters of national security concern where a president has extreme flexibility to exert power. It has also argued that it limits actions taken by federal agencies and not actions of the president. Trump specifically cited the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA) as authority for many of his tariffs. That law states that during a national emergency, the president can regulate economic transactions, including imports, in order to respond to an 'unusual and extraordinary threat' from abroad. Congress passed the IEEPA to restrict presidents from overstepping a 1917 World War I-era law known as the Trading with the Enemy Act (TWEA). The act, which regulates US transactions with enemy powers, allowed the president to exercise broad economic power during wartime and during national emergencies. The president cited IEEPA in an executive order issued Feb. 1 when he imposed tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada by declaring that an influx of illegal immigration and drugs into the country posed a national emergency. Trump also cited the law on April 2, so-called "Liberation Day," when he announced "reciprocal" tariffs on many countries around the world. Read more: The latest news and updates on Trump's tariffs University of California Davis constitutional law professor Aaron Tang called the tariffs a textbook case for application of the major questions doctrine. 'IEEPA has never [been] used before to impose tariffs,' Tang said. 'So if the doctrine means anything, and if it applies neutrally, no matter who the president is, it will apply here.' It's possible, though unlikely, that a court could avoid the major questions doctrine in deciding the challenger's claims, Tang said. But to rule in Trump's favor, he said, judges would have to grapple with it to explain why it doesn't apply, or is satisfied, given that the US economy is at stake. 'The tariffs are way more economically significant than any of the Biden administration policies,' he said. In 2022, the Supreme Court used the major questions doctrine to find that Biden's EPA lacked clear congressional authorization to regulate certain greenhouse gas emissions, in a 6-3 ruling dominated by the court's conservative majority. A year later, the court held that Biden's Secretary of Education lacked clear authority under the HEROES Act to forgive $400 billion in student loan debt. Like the EPA case, the court said Biden's debt relief regulation was so major that it would need explicit authorization from Congress. 'President Biden and his administration took these really bold actions,' Tang said. 'The Trump administration, just like the Biden administration, has said, 'I'm just going to do it all by myself.'' Trump's challengers, he added, have a 'very strong argument' that the duties are not authorized by Congress. Alexis Keenan is a legal reporter for Yahoo Finance. Follow Alexis on X @alexiskweed. Click here for political news related to business and money policies that will shape tomorrow's stock prices
Yahoo
3 days ago
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The ‘major questions' Supreme Court hurdle that could stand in the way of Trump's tariffs
Are President Trump's global tariffs of "vast economic and political significance?" The answer could make or break the administration's chance to keep the president's 'Liberation Day' tariffs in force as legal challengers try to undo them — especially if the dispute eventually reaches the Supreme Court. The nation's highest court has made it clear in recent years that it is willing to apply a test known as the "major questions doctrine" to reign in the executive branch from usurping power vested in Congress. That doctrine, solidified with the help of Trump's hand-picked conservative judges, limits the authority of federal agencies to take action on issues of "vast economic and political significance" except where Congress has explicitly authorized the action. It got a formal nod from the high court in two cases that were decided against President Biden during his time in office. And now it could become a hurdle for the current president if the current lower court fight over Trump's duties reaches the Supreme Court, as expected. Last week the US Court of International Trade in New York City struck down many of Trump's tariffs, but the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C., on Thursday allowed Trump's duties to temporarily stay in place while legal arguments continue. Judges considering the "major questions doctrine" will have to decide if any president can unilaterally levy import duties to address conditions that the president characterizes as a US emergency — as Trump has cited as justification for many of his duties. Read more: What Trump's tariffs mean for the economy and your wallet The administration is arguing that the major questions doctrine is irrelevant to matters of national security concern where a president has extreme flexibility to exert power. It has also argued that it limits actions taken by federal agencies and not actions of the president. Trump specifically cited the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA) as authority for many of his tariffs. That law states that during a national emergency, the president can regulate economic transactions, including imports, in order to respond to an 'unusual and extraordinary threat' from abroad. Congress passed the IEEPA to restrict presidents from overstepping a 1917 World War I-era law known as the Trading with the Enemy Act (TWEA). The act, which regulates US transactions with enemy powers, allowed the president to exercise broad economic power during wartime and during national emergencies. The president cited IEEPA in an executive order issued Feb. 1 when he imposed tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada by declaring that an influx of illegal immigration and drugs into the country posed a national emergency. Trump also cited the law on April 2, so-called "Liberation Day," when he announced "reciprocal" tariffs on many countries around the world. Read more: The latest news and updates on Trump's tariffs University of California Davis constitutional law professor Aaron Tang called the tariffs a textbook case for application of the major questions doctrine. 'IEEPA has never [been] used before to impose tariffs,' Tang said. 'So if the doctrine means anything, and if it applies neutrally, no matter who the president is, it will apply here.' It's possible, though unlikely, that a court could avoid the major questions doctrine in deciding the challenger's claims, Tang said. But to rule in Trump's favor, he said, judges would have to grapple with it to explain why it doesn't apply, or is satisfied, given that the US economy is at stake. 'The tariffs are way more economically significant than any of the Biden administration policies,' he said. In 2022, the Supreme Court used the major questions doctrine to find that Biden's EPA lacked clear congressional authorization to regulate certain greenhouse gas emissions, in a 6-3 ruling dominated by the court's conservative majority. A year later, the court held that Biden's Secretary of Education lacked clear authority under the HEROES Act to forgive $400 billion in student loan debt. Like the EPA case, the court said Biden's debt relief regulation was so major that it would need explicit authorization from Congress. 'President Biden and his administration took these really bold actions,' Tang said. 'The Trump administration, just like the Biden administration, has said, 'I'm just going to do it all by myself.'' Trump's challengers, he added, have a 'very strong argument' that the duties are not authorized by Congress. Alexis Keenan is a legal reporter for Yahoo Finance. Follow Alexis on X @alexiskweed. Click here for political news related to business and money policies that will shape tomorrow's stock prices Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Science
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Deep-sea technology captures images of WWI submarine, 100 years after it sank near San Diego
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A team of researchers captured high-definition pictures of a sunken World War I-era U.S. Navy submarine off the coast of San Diego, over a century after it was lost at sea. The USS F-1 was involved in a training accident eight days before Christmas Day in 1917, which killed all 19 crew members on board. Three La Jolla homes designated 'historic' by San Diego board With the help of advanced deep-sea imaging technology, researchers were able to capture high-quality images of the submarine's wreckage, discovered more than 1,300 feet under the ocean's surface just west of San Diego. Researchers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) dispatched a human-operated submersible called Alvin and another underwater vehicle called Sentry, both belonging to the National Deep Submergence Facility (NDSF), to capture the images. (See images below) 'While these depths were well within the dive capability for Alvin and Sentry, they were technical dives requiring specialized expertise and equipment,' said Anna Michel, co-lead of the expedition and NDSF chief scientist. The team conducted surveys of the submarine using sonar systems on Sentry and a research vessel, Atlantis. They also surveyed the wreckage of a Navy Avenger torpedo bomber that crashed near the area where the USS F-1 sank. 'We were careful and methodical in surveying these historical sites so that we could share these stunning images, while also maintaining the reverence these sites deserve,' Michel stated. A remembrance ceremony later took place onboard Atlantis to commemorate the lives lost during the submersible's training accident 100 years ago. A bell was rung 19 times in honor of each crew member lost at sea, according to a news release by the institution. 'As a Navy veteran, making this dive—together with another Navy veteran and a Navy historian—was a solemn privilege,' said ONR Program Officer Rob Sparrock, who was among those on board the Alvin. 'Lasting nearly eight hours, there was time to contemplate the risks that all mariners, past and present, face.' The surveys and high-definition images of the USS F-1 were gathered with the assistance of the Office of Naval Research, the University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System, Naval History and Heritage Command and WHOI. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Lost for over 100 years, World War 1 era US submarine found along with bomber that sank in same area in 1950
Live Events USS F-1 Tragedy (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel In a historic deep-sea expedition off the coast of San Diego, researchers have captured stunning, never-before-seen imagery of the U.S. Navy submarine USS F-1 , which sank on December 17, 1917, following a fatal collision during a training exercise. The accident claimed the lives of 19 crew members, whose final resting place has now been thoroughly surveyed and documented using state-of-the-art underwater high-resolution images of the World War I-era submarine were taken during a joint research expedition conducted from February 24 to March 4, 2025, by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and several interagency partners, including the U.S. Navy, the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC).Using advanced deep-sea imaging tools such as the human-occupied vehicle (HOV) Alvin and the autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) Sentry, researchers successfully located the submarine more than 1,300 feet (400 meters) below the mission also captured detailed imagery of a U.S. Navy Grumman TBF Avenger torpedo bomber that crashed nearby during a training flight in 1950.'Advanced ocean technology and simple teamwork played a big part in delivering these new images,' said Bruce Strickrott, senior pilot of Alvin and manager of WHOI's Alvin Group. 'As a U.S. Navy veteran, it was a profound honor to visit the wreck of the F-1 with our ONR and NHHC colleagues aboard Alvin.'The discoveries were made during a scheduled training and engineering dive intended to test equipment and develop new deep-sea research techniques. Alongside the technology trials, the expedition served as a somber reminder of the risks faced by sailors past and present.'It was an incredibly exciting and humbling experience to visit these historically significant wrecks and to honor the sacrifice of these brave American Sailors,' said Brad Krueger, underwater archaeologist for the NHHC, who completed his first dive aboard Alvin to visit the F-1 USS F-1, originally conducting a 48-hour performance test, was lost when it collided with the USS F-3 in dense fog. Only three crew members survived. More than a century later, the wreck has been found lying intact on its starboard side, remarkably preserved by the deep-sea honor the fallen, a remembrance ceremony was held aboard the research vessel Atlantis, where the names of the 19 lost sailors were read aloud, and a bell rang 19 times—once for each life lost.'The Navy has a solemn responsibility to ensure the legacies of its lost Sailors are remembered,' said Krueger. 'History and archaeology are all about people, and we felt it was important to read their names aloud.'Advanced imaging tools, including multi-beam sonar and high-resolution cameras, enabled the creation of 3D photogrammetric models of the submarine and bomber wrecks. These reconstructions provide not only educational and historical value but also serve as crucial training assets for future oceanographic missions.'We were careful and methodical in surveying these historical sites so that we could share these stunning images, while also maintaining the reverence these sites deserve,' said Anna Michel, NDSF chief scientist and co-lead of the expedition.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh's Baruva, a new diving hotspot with British-era shipwreck and marine adventure
The coastal village of Baruva in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district is waking up to a tide of transformation. Once known only to a few off-the-grid travellers, this town is in the spotlight with the recent visit of Union Minister of Civil Aviation K Rammohan Naidu who unveiled plans to turn it in to a tourism hub. During the recently-concluded Baruva Beach Festival, Naidu announced a slew of initiatives that promise to reshape the region's identity and open up new horizons for tourism and livelihood. 'We are working towards making Baruva a mini Goa,' the Minister says. 'Youth will be trained in scuba diving, guiding and event management, creating local employment opportunities rooted in this region's natural strengths.' The announcement has infused hope in the fishing village, which is located near Sompeta and cradles centuries of untapped stories. Among its intriguing features is a British-era wreck of ship SS Chilka, lying on the sea floor, a relic that could soon draw scuba diving enthusiasts from across the country. Forgotten history The shipwreck was first discovered by a team of scuba divers from Livein Adventures, a Visakhapatnam-based scuba diving institute, in 2020. The SS Chilka, said to be operated by the British India Steam Navigation Company, was en route to Rangoon (now Yangon) when that sank in 1917, reportedly after a devastating fire. At that time, the ship was carrying 1,600 passengers on board. Around 80 crew and passengers perished, making this a tragic footnote of World War I-era maritime history. Baruva has an interesting maritime history. Once a minor port town under the British, it was used for exporting commodities like rice and coconut. The presence of a lighthouse stands testament to its navigational importance during colonial times. Old news clippings of the SS Chilka incident were shared by John Castellas, a fifth generation Anglo-Indian who was born and brought up in Visakhapatnam and is currently based in Australia. John has been doing extensive research on the region's history and heritage. According to him, as there were no harbours with berths during the time, it was fishermen who used their masula boats to ferry cargo and passengers to steamers. They also carried out the dramatic rescue of the 1600 passengers onboard the SS Chilka at Baruva on that fateful day. Though largely forgotten, the ship has lived on in local lore, resurfacing now in the conversations of marine enthusiasts, heritage conservationists and adventure tourism operators. The recent buzz around Baruva has brought the spotlight back on this region, which adventure tourism organisations feel has the potential to become Andhra Pradesh's first dedicated wreck diving destination. The 150-metre-long ship rests just six metres below the surface, making it perfect for beginner divers. 'Wreck diving is one of the most thrilling underwater experiences. It blends exploration, history, and the unexpected,' says Balaram Naidu, founder of Livein Adventures, one of Andhra Pradesh's leading scuba diving organisations. 'Baruva's shipwreck site is a gem. It's got everything; a compelling backstory, accessible depths and thriving marine life. With the right support, it can put Baruva on the national diving map.' The shallow shipwrecks act as natural artificial reefs, fostering biodiversity and offering opportunities for marine photography. Divers and snorkellers frequently encounter lionfish, groupers and bannerfish weaving through the beams, while moray eels, nudibranchs and octopuses tuck themselves into hidden crevices. Brightly coloured parrotfish and spiny sea urchins can also be spotted in this underwater landscape. Permanent dive base Livein Adventures is setting up a permanent dive base at Baruva to promote marine heritage, including access to shallow shipwreck located just five to seven metres below the surface. 'Its location makes it ideal even for non-swimmers and first-time divers to explore,' adds Balaram, a retired Indian Navy submariner and certified scuba diving instructor. Livein Adventures is organising guided underwater discovery trails of the shipwrecks, short 'Try Dive' programmes with underwater photos and videos, training of local youth as certified dive guides and lifeguards, community-led marine clean-ups and underwater awareness drives. At present, Baruva beach is equipped with six operational kayaks and two all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) for visitor use. The best time to experience Baruva's marine beauty is from October to April, when ocean visibility improves and wave conditions are calm. Getting There Baruva is located in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, around 120 km from Visakhapatnam. By road: Well connected by NH-16; private taxis and buses ply regularly from Visakhapatnam. By train: The nearest railway station is Palasa (about 20 km away). Best Time to Dive October to April offer the calmest sea conditions and the best visibility. Avoid monsoon months (June–September) due to rough seas and poor visibility.
