powers
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Supreme Court’s decision to strike down levies issued under emergency powers, Allianz analysts wrote in a note.
The court’s decision strengthens the separation of powers.
From MarketWatch
"In order to check the unpopular exercise of powers by the executive, one of the important measures is to tie the purse," he told the court.
From Barron's
It’s an effort to encourage Congress to reclaim its proper authority under the Constitution’s separation of powers.
On Friday the US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the president had exceeded his authority in imposing tariffs under a 1977 economic emergency powers act, saying Congress had to give its approval.
From Barron's
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