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On 25 November, President-Elect Donald Trump announced plans to impose substantial tariffs on goods from China, Mexico, and Canada through executive action, signaling a return to his aggressive trade policies. If implemented, these measures could have significant implications for businesses reliant on international supply chains. Trump has indicated that, effective 20 January 2025, his administration would impose an additional 10% tariff on all Chinese imports and a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada. These tariffs are framed as responses to national security concerns to combat the influx of illegal drugs and undocumented individuals into the United States. Trump’s message invokes congressionally delegated executive authority to implement these tariffs—a move that may require declaring a national emergency. Legal Pathways for Executive Action The US Congress has delegated significant authority to the President to impose tariffs or other measures impacting imports and exports. Trump is likely to use existing authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which forms the basis for most US sanctions laws and has been used in the past by presidents (including President Biden) to impose tariffs or other restrictions on imports. The President can invoke IEEPA via Executive Order by declaring a national emergency, a step Trump has signaled by referring to the influx of drugs and undocumented individuals as an “invasion.” Because such actions are based in part on the President’s national security and foreign policy powers under the Constitution, they are likely to survive court challenges—as has been the case with other IEEPA-based actions. Impact to Business Operations The proposed tariffs would dramatically disrupt existing supply chains, particularly for industries dependent on goods that are challenging to source outside the targeted countries. For example, Chinese imports currently play a significant role in sectors like electronics and machinery, while North American trade is vital for automotive manufacturing, agriculture, and consumer goods. Tariffs on Mexico and Canada would add a layer of complexity for businesses accustomed to generally duty-free access under the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA). The tariffs are also likely to provoke a reciprocal response from Canada, China, and Mexico that will impact US exports to those countries. The announcement underscores the importance of being proactive. Companies should conduct risk assessments now to understand the potential impacts of these tariffs on their operations. This includes engaging with policymakers and trade associations to advocate for exemptions or alternative solutions. Businesses should also prepare contingency plans, such as diversifying supply chains or renegotiating supplier contracts, to minimize disruption. If implemented, these tariffs will undoubtedly reshape the global trade landscape and present complex challenges for US businesses. While legal and political uncertainty remains, companies should start taking concrete actions now to protect their interests.
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to India Post on a plea seeking the introduction of QR-based or digital payment facilities across all postal offices to prevent over-charging due to cash-based transactions. A bench of Justice Sanjeev Narula was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) raising concerns about arbitrary tariff rounding, lack of digital payment options, and outdated infrastructure in postal services. The petition cited specific examples to illustrate the systemic issues. In one instance, a customer was charged Rs 18 for a postal tariff of Rs 17.70 due to the unavailability of exact change, resulting in an overcharge of 30 paise. While this amount may seem negligible, when multiplied across crores of transactions nationwide, it translates into significant financial losses, contended advocate Ujjawal Gaur, the petitioner-in-person. Conversely, in another example, a customer was charged Rs 41 for a tariff of Rs 41.30, leading to a waiver of 30 paise, which directly impacts the Consolidated Fund of India and highlights the inefficiencies in India Post’s cash-handling practices, added Gaur. “This reliance on cash transactions leads to inefficiencies, delays, and situations where customers, unable to provide exact change, often forfeit the leftover balance, further compounding financial losses,” contended the petition. Further, it said that the lack of digital payment facilities violates Article 14 of the Constitution as it discriminates against people who are solely reliant on cashless transactions. Agreeing to examine the issue raised in the PIL, Justice Narula-led Bench issued a notice to India Post, the Union government and other respondents and sought their responses within four weeks. “Issue notice to Respondents, by all permissible modes, upon filing of process fee, returnable on the next date of hearing. On service, such Respondents shall file a counter affidavit within a period of four weeks from the date of service,” it ordered. The matter will be heard next on April 25, 2025.Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rulesA vehicle crashed into a home near Cain Street and Ferguson Avenue in Visalia on Tuesday morning, prompting a response from the Visalia Police Department and Fire Department. Related Story: The Visalia police said that the crash occurred around 9:30 a.m. when the driver lost control while heading north on Cain Street, causing the vehicle to collide with the residence. Related Story: Authorities reported that there were no injuries. The driver, who was found to be unlicensed, was cited and released at the scene. Related Story: The Visalia Police Department’s Traffic Unit is investigating the incident. —
Hands-On with Nano-Texture Display: Why the M4 Pro Chip Makes the MacBook Pro the Best Laptop YetHyderabad: A 28-year-old Ph D student and project assistant at city-based Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Pulivarthi Deepthi , died by suicide on Wednesday over allegations of harassment, financial exploitation, and caste-based discrimination. In connection with the suicide, three individuals, including her father, have been arrested. According to police, a financial dispute involving a15 lakh transaction holds key to the entire case. Deepthi's father P Sangeetha Rao, a retired Group 4 employee from IICT, allegedly promised a job at the institute to Thippani Anitha, wife of police constable Bella Anil, in exchange for the money. When the promised job failed to materialise despite efforts to influence IICT scientists, Anitha and her family reportedly began pressurising and harassing both Sangeetha Rao and his daughter. "The accused not only filed a cheating case against Deepthi and her father but also demanded 35 lakh to withdraw the case," said Malkajgiri assistant commissioner of police S Chakrapani. Deepthi's mother also alleged that the family faced caste-based discrimination and that the harassment severely affected her daughter's academic progress, threatening to derail her Ph D. Anitha's initial cheating complaint claimed that she had known Sangeetha Rao and Deepthi when she was studying in IICT and was promised the job. However, police clarified that the two families lived on the same street and had known each other for some time, which led to Sangeetha Rao's promise to secure Anitha a permanent position in the central institute. The heartbreaking discovery of Deepthi's body came on Christmas day when her family returned to their residence at Saraswathi Colony in Nacharam around 9 pm. A selfie video recovered from her phone implicated Anitha and others in the events leading up to her extreme step, police said. "We have arrested three individuals so far – Sangeetha Rao, Anitha, and her father Somaiah. Special teams have been deployed to apprehend Anitha's husband Anil and her brother Saidaiah, who are currently absconding," Chakrapani said. Police filed charges under abetment to suicide and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The complaint filed by Deepthi's family claimed that the accused subjected her to continuous harassment and threats, including creating fake legal notices and making casteist remarks, which disrupted her academic career, resulting in loss of her Ph D stipend and jeopardising her doctorate.
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