US Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Emergency Tariffs
16:27 20.02.2026 (Updated: 16:51 20.02.2026)
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US Supreme Court blocks Trump’s emergency tariffs
In a 6–3 ruling, the US Supreme Court held that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by imposing sweeping global tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that the president claimed “the extraordinary power to unilaterally impose tariffs of unlimited amount, duration, and scope,” but must point to clear congressional authorization.
The Court ruled that IEEPA does not authorize tariffs and reaffirmed that the power to impose duties belongs to Congress.
The dissent warned the US “may be required to refund billions” collected under the invalidated tariffs
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In a 6–3 ruling, the US Supreme Court held that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by imposing sweeping global tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that the president claimed “the extraordinary power to unilaterally impose tariffs of unlimited amount, duration, and scope,” but must point to clear congressional authorization.
The Court ruled that IEEPA does not authorize tariffs and reaffirmed that the power to impose duties belongs to Congress.
The dissent warned the US “may be required to refund billions” collected under the invalidated tariffs
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