Mark DiPlacido debates Professor Gordon Hanson on tariffs for the Federalist Society

This panel explored the economic and legal implications of the administration’s tariff strategy, its effects on American businesses and consumers, and the broader consequences for international trade relations. Experts discussed whether these policies strengthened U.S. industries or imposed unnecessary burdens, the historical context of tariffs in American economic policy, and what lessons can be drawn for future administrations. Attendees gained insight into the constitutional and policy considerations surrounding executive trade authority and the broader debate over protectionism versus free trade.