A subsidiary of Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings has expanded international arbitration claims against Panama, alleging damages have “escalated beyond US$2 billion” in what it called an “illegal takeover” of ports and property. The expanded claims, announced on Tuesday local time by the Panama Ports Company (PPC), part of Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s…
In my experience, most people misunderstand the concept of “separation of powers”, and so I would not be at all surprised if most people also misunderstand the term “executive-led government”. In the case of separation of powers, the confusion usually arises from the use of the word “separation”. It connotes a meaning of absolute independence…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court for striking most of his tariff agenda this week, going on to warn that a similar ruling against his birthright citizenship order would be a benefit to China. Trump made the statement in a post to his Truth…
US President Donald Trump on Saturday doubled down on the global tariffs issue announcing that his administration would raise reciprocal tariffs to 15 per cent, 5 per cent up from his earlier announcement. US President Donald Trump has raised the reciprocal tariffs to 15 per cent on Saturday. (AP) The development comes a day after…
US President Donald Trump on Friday delivered a scathing personal rebuke of the Supreme Court justices who invalidated his global tariffs, including two he nominated, alleging they were being “swayed by foreign interests.” US President Donald Trump (AP) “I’m ashamed of certain members of the court, absolutely ashamed, for not having the courage to do…
The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled 6-3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not give the president the power to impose tariffs. The case focused on tariffs introduced under President Donald Trump, according to Reuters. What is IIEPA? Supreme Court limits Presidential power on tariffs (AP) What is IEEPA?…
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill arrived at the Supreme Court shortly before 10 a.m. on January 9 and took a seat in the spectator section of the columned courtroom. When US Solicitor General John Sauer, the Trump administration’s top courtroom lawyer, entered a few minutes later, he cut across the room to warmly greet her….
Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings faces limited legal avenues to challenge a Panama court ruling that nullified its rights to operate two major ports at the country’s canal, while taking the case to the International Court of Justice will require Beijing to act on its behalf, a legal expert has said. Basil Hwang, managing partner…
Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings, controlled by billionaire Li Ka-shing, risks losing its rights to operate major ports at both ends of the Panama Canal after the country’s Supreme Court ruled its subsidiary’s contract unconstitutional. The decision was announced in a statement posted on the official social media account of the Panama Judiciary on Thursday…
President Trump’s most sweeping tariffs face a landmark test of presidential powers, as the US Supreme Court is set to rule on the implications and legality of Trump’s global duties on trade partners. The high court’s first two opportunities to issue a verdict this year — the latest on Wednesday — have come and gone…