“Although I firmly disagree with the Court’s holding today, the decision might not substantially constrain a President’s ability to order tariffs going forward,” Kavanaugh wrote, “because numerous other federal statutes authorize the President to impose tariffs and might justify most (if not all) of the tariffs at issue in this case—albeit perhaps with a few additional procedural steps that IEEPA, as an emergency statute, does not require.”
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That is an odd thing to say; almost like confirming the administration was
utilizing the wrong law when there are others that may can be used.
I think the simple explanation is best in this case. A tariff is a tax, and taxing is the domain of congress.
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Quickest way to install tariffs
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This thing will continue to be litigated.
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It should be concerning that even after the ruling the president is going to ignore it and apply a tariff that he wants anyway.
The courts act as a guardrail/check and balance but if their rulings are going to be ignored then what is the point of having a system based on checks and balances?
Ignoring the courts is what authoritarians do.
The executive unilaterally imposing a tax on Americans is not the intent nor design outlined by the Constitution.
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All those taxes who paid last year and this year on coffee, tires, fruit, and furniture were ruled illegal by the supreme court but good luck getting a refund from the government.
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Quickest way to tax Americans, some of which think the foreign country is actually paying.
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Companies should stop paying the government the tariffs. Maybe for protection be sure to have a equivalent cash on hand but don’t give Uncle Sam a dime.
Wish I was in the position do that but am not.
In the United States specifically, electricity demand rose by 2.1% in 2025 and is expected to grow by nearly 2% annually through 2030. The rapid expansion of data centers will drive half of the increase, the IEA noted.
I was surprised it says demand is only 1% annual growth due to data centers.
Would have guessed it to be higher.
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Wish our electric bills only went up 1 percent
That headline is such a piece of propaganda. 
Investing in power plants has nothing to do with “US Energy Dominance” - it’s purely a bet on increased electricity demand. And a synthetic diamond factory has even less to do with it.
The oil export terminal is at least related, but that’s a small part of their investment dollars.
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Sure it does. We are the Saudi Arabia of natural gas
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The power plants would be there regardless of where the fuel comes from because they’re demand-driven. They aren’t built because we have natural gas, and it has nothing to do with “energy dominance.”
I’ve read oilprice for years - I know their schtick.
Heard today that the government workforce has been reduced by 360,000 since the new administration took over. It is the lowest number of government employees since 1966.
Kevin Hassett then asked the question, “have you seen any decline in government services?”
So far, my experience has been only with the VA and it’s been fine and Medicare pays my doctors.
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Since we don’t need sources here anymore, here is Chat response to my question:
decline in government services since doge
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has driven the largest peacetime reduction in the U.S. federal workforce since World War II, cutting over 320,000 jobs by early 2026. While aiming to reduce bureaucracy, these cuts have caused significant disruptions in public services, including long wait times for VA benefits, reduced USDA staffing, and cancelled research grants, with little verified impact on overall government spending.
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Impact on Government Services
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA lost nearly 28,000 employees between January and December 2025, including thousands of nurses and social workers, leading to service delays for veterans.
- Agriculture (USDA): The USDA experienced a 11% to 37% staff reduction across its agencies, hurting critical resources for farmers.
- Social Security Administration (SSA): Planned staff reductions of over 10% threatened to cut telephone service for claims, affecting elderly and disabled beneficiaries.
- Grant Cancellations: Over 1,000 Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grants were canceled before being reinstated following lawsuits, causing operational disruptions.
- Service Gaps: Small community services, such as youth violence prevention and victim services, were eliminated in some areas.
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Workforce and Operational Changes
- High Turnover: The federal workforce shrank by roughly 10%, falling to 2014 levels by late 2025.
- Rehiring Efforts: Despite initial cuts, some agencies began rehiring to perform basic operations.
- Alternative Approaches: Following the initial high-profile cuts, management of the reductions shifted toward more methodical, less public strategies aimed at long-term downsizing.
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Key Findings on Effectiveness
- No Significant Savings: Despite the massive staff reduction, federal spending did not decrease; 2025 spending increased compared to 2024, partly due to interest on debt.
- Questionable Impact: Many of the “savings” touted were from frozen, not canceled, projects, and some programs were cut that were later deemed necessary.
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Not to mention, those people are in the workforce competing with the rest of society, causing a very tight job market for job seekers.
Cue: “There’s always jobs at Walmart”
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Did I not mention Kevin Hassett? Kevin Hassett - Wikipedia
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So the taxpayers should maintain a make work program?
Learn to weld, ship building will be returning soon