SCOTUS Strikes Down Trump Tariffs & Q4 GDP Misses Expectations

Arizona’s Morning News breaks down a major day for the U.S. economy and executive power.

First, KTAR Legal Analyst Barry Markson joins the show to analyze the Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling that struck down President Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs. We discuss what this means for presidential authority and the future of trade policy.

Then, University of Arizona Associate Professor of Economics Evan Taylor weighs in on the newly released Q4 GDP numbers. With growth slowing to 1.4%—well below the 2.5% forecast—we look at how the government shutdown and trade uncertainty are impacting the economy as we head further into 2026.