Iran offensive could unlock new UW trade powers for Trump after court setback
By Zack Budryk ( March 12, 2026, 17:47 GMT | Comment) -- Weeks after the US Supreme Court blocked President Donald Trump from using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to levy tariffs, the US military campaign against Iran may unlock new executive powers on trade.Weeks after the US Supreme Court blocked President Donald Trump from using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to levy tariffs, the US military campaign against Iran may unlock new executive powers on trade....
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