Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs, President Trump Announces Replacement Tariffs
On February 20th, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a 6-3 decision striking down the Trump Administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs. This decision invalidates the “Liberation Day” tariffs, as well as “trafficking” tariffs against Canada, China, and Mexico. At this time, it remains unclear whether, when, or how U.S. importers will receive tariff refunds.
In response to the decision, President Trump announced a global 10% tariff effective February 24th under Section 122, which allows the President to issue temporary duties for 150 days before Congress is required to extend them. Read a fact sheet here. He later announced an increase to 15%, although no documentation has yet been published to enact this tariff increase.
Tariffs imposed under different authorities including Section 232 on steel and aluminum and Section 301 are not affected by this ruling.
Click below to read ASA’s release discussing the Supreme Court ruling and next steps.
National Invasive Species Awareness Week Highlights Need for Action
This week is National Invasive Species Awareness Week (February 23-27), and ASA is working with federal offices and state agencies to pass legislation that better controls the spread of aquatic invasive species across the nation. In the Mississippi River Basin, we are advocating for a formal interjurisdictional fishery commission to support the state’s efforts to control aquatic invasive species (AIS) such as invasive carp, prevent habitat degradation and conserve sportfish species like crappie and walleye. ASA is also working with Senate and House offices to pass legislation to mitigate AIS damage in the Great Lakes by reauthorizing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which would provide crucial funding to suppress sea lamprey populations and fund projects that prevent the entry of invasive carp into the Great Lakes.
Aquatic invasive species, such as blue catfish, sea lamprey and zebra mussels, are one of the biggest threats to our fisheries and cause billions of dollars in ecosystem damage each year. These nuisance species can outcompete and prey upon native fish species. ASA and our partners encourage you to clean, drain and dry your boats and fishing equipment to help stop the spread of AIS into new bodies of water.
Stay tuned to ASA’s social media for more AIS information all week.
FWC is Holding Public Workshops to Gather Input on the Recreational Gag Grouper Fishery
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will host several in-person public workshops and one virtual webinar to help shape the future of Florida’s Gulf coast gag grouper fishery. These meetings will explore opportunities to increase recreational access while continuing efforts to improve the stock’s recovery. Among the topics of discussion will be determining future management options, including state management.
Click below to view a full list of dates, times, and locations, including a link to provide comments if you are unable to attend any of the meetings.
About The American Sportfishing Association
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is the sportfishing industry’s trade association committed to representing the interests of the sportfishing and boating industries as well as the entire sportfishing community. We give the industry and anglers a unified voice when emerging laws and policies could significantly affect sportfishing business or sportfishing itself. ASA invests in long-term ventures to ensure the industry will remain strong and prosperous, as well as safeguard and promote the enduring economic, conservation and social values of sportfishing in America. ASA also gives America’s 55 million anglers a voice in policy decisions that affect their ability to sustainably fish on our nation’s waterways through Keep America Fishing, our national angler advocacy campaign. America’s anglers generate nearly $50 billion in retail sales with a $125 billion impact on the nation’s economy creating employment for 800,000 people.
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