On the Record with Christian Briggs

On the Record with Christian Briggs


Tariffs on trial, shutdown pressure, and who the economy really serves

November 06, 2025

On the Record with Christian Briggs – Are tariffs a legitimate tool under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)—or are they, in effect, taxes that only Congress can authorize? Christian Briggs explains what a ruling could mean for inflation, markets, and the fiscal picture: if tariffs are struck down, consumers may get short-term price relief, but the U.S. loses a critical revenue stream while...