India, Feb. 24 -- Washington

Neal Katyal, the Indian-American lead attorney who successfully argued in the Supreme Court against US President Donald Trump's powers to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, has termed the verdict a victory for constitutional government. In an interview with HT, Katyal said that President Trump's new 15% global tariffs, imposed under different provisions, stand on shaky legal ground and are likely to see additional legal challenges.

Q. What are your first reactions to the Supreme Court's verdict striking down President Trump's tariffs? Why was this an important case for you?

A. I think this was a victory for the rule of law and for our constitutional government. I think Ind...