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U.S. Appeals Court Deals Major Blow to Trump’s Tariff Strategy

  U.S. President Donald Trump holds a chart next to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick at the White House in Washington on April 2. A federal appeals court has ruled that most of former President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are illegal, striking at the heart of one of his signature economic policies. In a 7-4 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit found that Trump overstepped his authority under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) when he imposed broad “reciprocal” tariffs on numerous countries, as well as targeted levies against China, Canada, and Mexico. The court determined that IEEPA does not grant the president the power to impose tariffs, a responsibility the Constitution assigns to Congress. While the ruling invalidates the legal basis for the measures, the judges allowed the tariffs to remain in place until October 14 to give the Trump administration time to appeal to the Supreme Court. Trump had justified the tari...
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Liberal Caucus Faces Crucial Meeting Amid Calls for Trudeau's Resignation

The Liberal caucus is set to convene on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, as pressure mounts for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down. This meeting, called by Liberal national caucus chair Brenda Shanahan, comes in response to growing discontent within the party.

The calls for Trudeau's resignation have intensified following the abrupt resignation of Chrystia Freeland as deputy prime minister and finance minister last month. Liberal MPs from various regions, including Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic provinces, have publicly urged Trudeau to resign. Winnipeg South Centre MP Ben Carr recently joined the chorus, citing conversations with constituents and colleagues as the basis for his decision.

The upcoming caucus meeting will be a hybrid event, allowing MPs to participate virtually under strict confidentiality conditions. The meeting aims to address the leadership crisis and determine the party's future direction as opposition parties prepare to introduce a non-confidence motion in the House of Commons.

The outcome of this meeting could significantly impact the Liberal Party's strategy and leadership as they navigate the challenges of 2025 and beyond.

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