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Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston.
Chapter 2: What impact does the Supreme Court's decision have on President Trump's tariffs?
The Supreme Court's decision to limit President Trump's ability to impose tariffs is reverberating in Latin America. NPR's Ada Peralta reports it may have effects in Mexico and Cuba.
President Trump declared a national emergency and cited drug trafficking as a reason to place 25% tariffs on Mexico. The Supreme Court said that was unconstitutional. But Mexican economists say the effect may be limited because Trump had also issued exemptions. About 80% of Mexican exports to the U.S. are not subject to any taxes.
Where the Supreme Court decision might have a big effect is on an executive order Trump issued on Cuba. Citing emergency powers, Trump tacitly threatened Mexico with tariffs if they kept sending oil to Cuba. Mexico had become the island's largest provider of oil.
That executive order relied on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which the Supreme Court has now said he cannot use to impose tariffs. Eder Peralta, NPR News, Mexico City.
President Trump says limited strikes against Iran are possible even as nuclear talks continue. Iran's foreign minister says Tehran expects to finalize a draft deal within days and send it to Washington. Tensions have risen as the administration presses Iran for concessions and increases U.S. military presence in the region.
Federal environmental regulators have repealed standards for limiting mercury and other air pollution from coal plants. Montana is home to the country's biggest emitter. Ellis Julin with Montana Public Radio reports.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized its repeal of the 2024 mercury and air toxic standards. The policy would have required power plants to install filtration systems to capture pollutants like mercury, arsenic, and lead. The Trump administration says the move will save utility companies money, but health professionals say the costs outweigh any savings.
Rob Byron is an internist in rural Montana.
Repeal of these standards will result in many Americans dying needlessly from preventable causes related to air pollution.
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