Supreme Court Likely to Deal Blow to Mexico Amid Trump Tariffs
March 4, 2025
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Gabe Whisnant is a Breaking News Editor at Newsweek based in North Carolina. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he directed daily publications in North and South Carolina. As an executive editor, Gabe led award-winning coverage of Charleston church shooter Dylan Roof’s capture in 2015, along with coverage of the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. You can get in touch with Gabe by emailing g.whisnant@newsweek.com. Find him on Twitter @GabeWhisnant.
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The Supreme Court appeared poised on Tuesday to block a $10 billion lawsuit filed by Mexico against major U.S. firearm manufacturers, accusing them of contributing to cartel-related gun violence.
Justices across the ideological spectrum expressed skepticism that the claims could overcome U.S. legal protections that largely shield gun makers from liability when their weapons are used in crimes.
Leading gun manufacturers, including Smith & Wesson, appealed to the court after a lower court allowed the case to proceed under an exception for companies accused of legal violations.
(From L-R) US Associate Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito, Jr., Clarence Thomas and Brett Kavanaugh and U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts look on during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol… (From L-R) US Associate Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito, Jr., Clarence Thomas and Brett Kavanaugh and U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts look on during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC.
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Mexico’s attorney argued that the case, which focuses on economic harm tied to gun violence, remains in its early stages and should be allowed to move forward.
The arguments come at the same time that President Donald Trump’s long-threatened tariffs on Mexico and Canada take effect. Trump has stated that the tariffs are intended, in part, to pressure the two neighboring countries to intensify efforts against fentanyl trafficking and curb illegal immigration.
Reporting by the Associated Press contributed to this article.
This is a developing news article and will be updated as more information is available.
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