Declared Emergency, Hidden Tax: The Case Against Trump’s Tariffs

In this episode of Unwritten Law, NCLA President Mark Chenoweth and Senior Litigation Counsel John Vecchione are joined by attorney Andy Morris to discuss NCLA’s latest lawsuit: Simplified v. Trump. The case challenges tariffs on China imposed under a dubious “national emergency” declaration.

Can a president sidestep Congress and unilaterally raise tariffs? Andy explains why these tariffs are more than economic policy—they’re a constitutional violation of Congress’s exclusive power over taxation.

Tune in to hear how NCLA is fighting for small business owners, why jurisdiction matters, and what makes this case one of the most important challenges to executive overreach this year.