The BR International Trade Report: December 2025

The recent reporting on the ongoing Supreme Court deliberations around IEEPA tariffs leans heavily toward viewing these measures as merely legalese, missing the critical implications for national security and economic sovereignty. The framing simplifies a complex issue into a battle between the administration and the courts, neglecting broader concerns about protecting American interests from foreign threats.

What’s often overlooked is how these tariffs can act as necessary tools in defending our economic landscape against adversarial states, particularly in the wake of aggressive tactics from countries like China. Leveraging tariffs under the authority of IEEPA is not simply a matter of economics; it's about ensuring rule of law and maintaining the integrity of our trade practices. The notion that pursuing alternative methods is somehow radical ignores the need for flexible responses to unpredictable global challenges.

Ultimately, the principle at stake is the preservation of our institutional stability. As the landscape of international relations evolves, so must our strategies for safeguarding American interests. This is not merely about compliance with legal frameworks; it’s about ensuring that those frameworks serve the American people effectively.