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SCOTUS Rules Against President’s Tariff Authority

SCOTUS Rules Against President’s Tariff Authority

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D57pQWbkAGs&t=346s The Supreme Court ruled today that President Trump lacked the legal authority to enact broad, worldwide tariffs without approval from Congress. The 6-3 ruling focused on tariffs issued under an emergency powers statute, including the “reciprocal” tariffs Trump placed on foreign countries. Businesses could qualify for refund payments, though trade lawyers caution that repayments may take time, depending [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-02-20T13:17:53-05:00February 20th, 2026|

TAKE OF THE WEEK: Engaged on Energy Siting, Property Taxes and Tariffs

TAKE OF THE WEEK: Engaged on Energy Siting, Property Taxes and Tariffs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsBMZeMASfg Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders shares highlights from the week, which include a Chamber priority bill involving energy siting and a focus on property tax discussions at the Statehouse. President Trump’s tariff initiatives are also drawing attention and we’ll continue to keep an eye on those proceedings.

Matt Ottinger2025-02-07T13:58:48-05:00February 7th, 2025|

Federal Affairs: A Trio of Acts on Our Radar; Tariff Situation Far From Over

Federal Affairs: A Trio of Acts on Our Radar; Tariff Situation Far From Over

The Indiana Chamber has signed onto a coalition letter regarding provisions in S. 1790 and H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, addressing the regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The letter recommends that any congressional action enable the appropriate agencies to carry out the risk-based approach established in existing U.S. environmental law and [...]

Rebecca Patrick2019-09-06T14:29:12-04:00September 6th, 2019|

Tariff Threat With Mexico Abates, But China Situation Remains Concerning

Tariff Threat With Mexico Abates, But China Situation Remains Concerning

Over the last month, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce has gone public with concerns over tariff hikes with China and Mexico, cautioning they could lead to devastating effects for the Hoosier business community. We have been in communication with Indiana’s congressional delegation and the Trump administration. The Chamber is pleased our federal representatives and senators appear united against the [...]

Rebecca Patrick2019-06-14T14:44:28-04:00June 14th, 2019|

Indiana Chamber Concerned About Potential Mexico Tariffs

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar reacts to statements from President Trump that the United States will potentially implement tariffs on goods imported from Mexico: “Using economic threats against our neighbor and one of our country’s largest trading partners to compensate for unfulfilled promises by the administration and Congress on immigration is an irrational – and [...]

Rebecca Patrick2019-06-03T10:24:25-04:00June 3rd, 2019|

Fly-in Brings Voice of Business to D.C.; Highlights Include McConnell and Trade/Tariff Talk

Fly-in Brings Voice of Business to D.C.; Highlights Include McConnell and Trade/Tariff Talk

The Indiana Chamber’s annual trip to Washington D.C. coincided with all eyes on the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing involving the Supreme Court nominee. On Wednesday night at the dinner portion of the event, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky touched on the duty of the Senate related to judicial nominees and the rarity of the current Republican control [...]

Charlee Beasor2018-09-28T15:16:58-04:00September 28th, 2018|

Fly-in Brings Voice of Business to D.C.; Highlights Include McConnell and Trade/Tariff Talk

Fly-in Brings Voice of Business to D.C.; Highlights Include McConnell and Trade/Tariff Talk

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell addresses our Fly-in audience as Sen. Todd Young awaits his time at the podium. The Indiana Chamber’s annual trip to Washington coincided with all eyes on the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing involving the Supreme Court nominee. On Wednesday night at the dinner portion of our event, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell [...]

Rebecca Patrick2018-09-28T13:36:18-04:00September 28th, 2018|

Canadian Deputy Ambassador to Speak at Chamber’s D.C. Fly-in, Sept. 27

Canadian Deputy Ambassador to Speak at Chamber’s D.C. Fly-in, Sept. 27

Kirsten Hillman, deputy ambassador in Canada’s Embassy to the United States of America, will greet Hoosier business leaders for breakfast on the second day of the Indiana Chamber’s annual D.C. Fly-in, on September 27. Hillman is based in Washington D.C. and prior to joining the Embassy in 2017, she was assistant deputy minister of the Trade Agreements and Negotiations [...]

Charlee Beasor2018-09-18T10:49:30-04:00September 18th, 2018|

Chamber’s D.C. Fly-in Brings Hoosiers and Their Congressional Delegation Together; Senate Majority Leader McConnell Featured Speaker

(INDIANAPOLIS) — One of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s annual marquee policy events is the D.C. Fly-in on September 26-27. The gathering traditionally draws 100 business and community leaders from throughout the state to travel to Washington, D.C. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky will be the featured speaker at the dinner on day one. McConnell is expected to [...]

Rebecca Patrick2018-08-02T10:54:48-04:00August 2nd, 2018|

Indiana Chamber Warns of Negative Impacts of Tariffs

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Concern continues to build in the business community regarding the Trump administration’s position on tariffs, which has put the country at odds with six of America’s top seven foreign markets. Indiana Chamber of Commerce President Kevin Brinegar explains the dilemma: “What started as a just attempt to protect American steel and aluminum from cheap imports has now transformed [...]

Rebecca Patrick2018-07-19T08:07:27-04:00July 19th, 2018|

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