US Supreme Court strikes down Trump's global tariffs - Reuters
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump's global tariffs Reuters
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Notable Quotes
"the president must 'point to clear congressional authorisation' to justify his extraordinary assertion of the power to impose tariffs"
— John Roberts , Politician
"without them the US would be 'defenceless'"
— Donald Trump , Politician
""I'm ashamed of certain members of the court, absolutely ashamed, for not having the courage to do what's right for our country.""
— Donald Trump , Politician
""Every dollar unlawfully taken must be refunded immediately — with interest. Cough up!""
— Gavin Newsom , Politician
"IEEPA contains no reference to tariffs or duties. The Government points to no statute in which Congress used the word 'regulate' to authorize taxation."
— John Roberts , Politician
"The tariffs at issue here may or may not be wise policy. But as a matter of text, history and precedent, they are clearly lawful."
— Brett Kavanaugh , Politician
"[T]he legislative process helps ensure each of us has a stake in the laws that govern us and in the Nation's future."
— Neil Gorsuch , Politician
""The Framers did not vest any part of the taxing power in the Executive Branch.""
— John Roberts , Politician
""Absent from this lengthy list of specific powers is any mention of tariffs or duties.""
— John Roberts , Politician
Key People
Amy Coney Barrett is an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Brett Kavanaugh is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Clarence Thomas is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Elena Kagan is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Elizabeth Warren is the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee.
Gavin Newsom is the Governor of California.
John Roberts is the Chief Justice of the United States.
Ketanji Brown Jackson is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Neil Gorsuch is an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Samuel Alito is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Scott Bessent is the Treasury Secretary.
Sonia Sotomayor is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that most of former President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs were illegal, delivering a significant setback to his trade and economic agenda.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against former President Donald Trump's broad global tariffs, declaring them unconstitutional and affirming that only Congress holds the power to impose taxes, including tariffs.
On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that many of former President Trump's global tariffs were illegal, marking a significant limitation on presidential power over economic policy.
The Supreme Court ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs on nearly every country under a federal emergency powers law, delivering a significant blow to the president's signature economic policy.
The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's far-reaching global tariffs, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda.
The US Supreme Court ruled that President Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs exceeded his authority, striking down the tariffs in a 6-3 decision.
The US Supreme Court ruled that President Trump exceeded his authority in imposing a range of tariffs, blocking a key tool in his economic agenda.
The Supreme Court ruled that President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law, delivering a significant blow to his economic policy.
The US Supreme Court struck down President Trump's global tariff campaign, stating that the major pillar of his administration's policies lacks a legal foundation.
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's far-reaching global tariffs, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda.
In a 6-3 decision, the US Supreme Court ruled that President Trump's tariffs imposed under the IEEPA were illegal, marking a significant setback for his economic agenda.
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's far-reaching global tariffs, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda.
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