Supreme Court rules that Trump's emergency tariffs are illegal

4 days ago

The Supreme Court ruled that President Trump violated federal law by unilaterally imposing global tariffs.
The decision was a 6-3 majority, with Chief Justice John Roberts writing the opinion.
The court did not specify what should happen to the $130 billion in tariffs already collected.
Trump relied on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), but the court found it did not authorize his actions.
Lower courts will likely decide the issue of refunding collected tariffs.
The case is significant for the U.S. economy, challenging tariffs on China, Mexico, Canada, and other countries.
Trump argued tariffs were essential for national wealth, while opponents called it an overreach of power.
The ruling aligns with previous Supreme Court decisions limiting unilateral executive actions without congressional approval.
The administration warned that refunding tariffs could have severe economic consequences.
The case bypassed lower courts and went directly to the Supreme Court for expedited review.

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