Listen 11:02 Tariffs aren't a presidential power, says California Attorney General

Next year, the Supreme Court will decide whether the president can use a five-decade-old emergency powers act to shape the U.S. economy.

Trump invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or AYEEPA, last spring when he imposed sweeping tariffs of at least 10% across all countries.

Wednesday, the nine justices heard oral arguments in the case. And however they decide it — the ruling could affect economic policy and presidential power for years to come.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, a Democrat, was at the court and joined Consider This host Juana Summers to talk about the suit and the steps his state is taking to rein in the Trump administration.

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