Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump violated federal law when he unilaterally imposed sweeping global tariff. In a 6-3 decision, the Court found the tariffs exceeded the authority granted to the executive branch. “The President asserts the extraordinary power to unilaterally impose tariffs of unlimited amount, duration, and scope,” Chief Justic John Roberts wrote. “In light of the breadth, history, and constitutional context of that asserted authority, he must identify clear congressional authorization to exercise it.” The Court concluded that the emergency authority Trump relied upon “falls short,” rejecting the administration’s legal justification.