Vance Declares ‘National Emergency’ Over Drug Ingredients and Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
In a Thursday interview with Newsmax TV host Greg Kelly, Vice President J.D. Vance defended President Donald Trump’s controversial tariff strategy, framing it as a necessary response to what he described as a looming national emergency affecting critical U.S. supply chains. Vance argued that foreign governments—including some considered adversarial—pose a tangible threat by potentially restricting access to essential goods, such as pharmaceutical ingredients and industrial components vital to American manufacturing.
“If these governments are threatening to cut us off from that stuff, that is, by definition, a national emergency,” Vance said, highlighting the perceived urgency behind Trump’s economic actions.
The discussion comes in the wake of a legal battle over the president’s use of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). A federal trade court initially blocked the tariffs, contending that Trump lacked the statutory authority to impose them. However, a federal appeals court has temporarily reinstated the tariffs while the broader legal proceedings continue.
Vance emphasized that presidents retain broad discretion to act decisively in the interest of national security and economic protection during emergencies. He argued that judicial challenges should not impede the executive branch’s ability to safeguard American industries and consumers from foreign manipulation or unfair trade practices.
“The president has very broad discretion to fight back, to bring American industry back home, and to make American consumers protected and much safer,” Vance asserted.
He warned that failing to address these vulnerabilities could compromise U.S. resilience and pose serious risks to national security. Trump, echoing Vance’s concerns, criticized the initial court ruling on Truth Social, calling for the Supreme Court to restore full presidential authority over emergency economic measures and to uphold the use of tariffs as a tool to counter international threats.
The debate underscores the tension between executive power and judicial oversight in managing economic emergencies, particularly in areas critical to public health and national security. With legal challenges ongoing, the scope of presidential authority under IEEPA remains a central question as the administration seeks to secure supply chains deemed vital for the country’s economic and strategic interests.
Vance: There’s an Emergency on Drug Ingredients, Crucial Parts of Supply Chain, ‘Not Talking About’ Plastic Toys
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