The High Court Report

Oral Argument: Trump Tariff Cases | A Constitutional Clash: Trump's Tariffs and the Separation of Powers


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Trump v. V.O.S. Selections, Inc., et al. | Oral Argument: November 5, 2025 | Case No. 25-250 | Docket Link: Here

Consolidated with: Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump | Case No. 24-1287 | Docket Link: Here

Overview

Today, the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in the Trump Tariff cases—Trump versus V.O.S. Selections and Learning Resources versus Trump—a constitutional clash over tariffs and separation of powers. President Trump put sweeping tariffs on trillions of dollars in imports using a 1977 emergency law that says he can "regulate" trade—but the law never mentions tariffs, duties, or taxes, and the Constitution gives only Congress the power to tax.

Oral Advocates:

  • For Petitioner (Federal Parties): D. John Sauer, Solicitor General, Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.
  • For Respondent (Private Parties): Neal K. Katyal, Washington, D.C.
  • For Respondent (State Parties): Benjamin N. Gutman, Solicitor General, Salem, Oregon

Link to Opinion: TBD.

Website Link to Opinion Summary: TBD.

Website Link to Oral Argument: TBD.

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Argument Overview

[00:00:44] Argument Begins

[00:00:56] Federal Parties Opening Statement

[00:02:53] Federal Parties Free for All Questions

[00:36:05] Federal Parties Sequential Questions

[01:15:56] Private Parties Opening Statement

[01:18:27] Private Parties Free for All Questions

[01:36:30] Private Parties Sequential Questions

[02:12:28] State Parties Opening Statement

[02:13:28] State Parties Free for All Questions

[02:33:00] State Parties Sequential Questions

[02:35:40] Federal Parties Rebuttal

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