The US Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, ruling that he exceeded his authority by invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose broad import taxes without congressional approval.
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The 6-3 decision centers on tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law, including sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs levied on nearly every country.
The court found that the Constitution grants Congress, not the president, the authority to issue taxes and tariffs.
The ruling doesn’t impact sector-specific duties Trump imposed on steel, aluminum, and other goods. The administration is exploring alternative legal justifications to retain some tariffs, potentially affecting over $175 billion in collected revenue.
