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Perhaps one of the most significant undercurrents relates to the Supreme Court's evolving stance on key legal issues, particularly those related to tariffs. Recent emergency appeals from lower courts have set the stage for the justices to weigh in on the extent of presidential authority, positing that some tariffs may be deemed unconstitutional. Notably, Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett's willingness to break ranks with the president may herald a shift in judicial positioning that could surprise the MAGA faction of the Republican base.