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Supreme Court strikes down Trump's sweeping global tariffs

Supreme Court strikes down Trump's sweeping global tariffs

Summary

The U.S. Supreme Court has invalidated President Trump's wide-ranging global tariffs, ruling that he was not authorized by law to impose them. This decision may lead to a refund of tariffs, benefiting small businesses and states that opposed the tariffs.

Key Facts

  • The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against the tariffs imposed by President Trump.
  • The court said the law did not allow the president to impose these tariffs.
  • The ruling could result in hundreds of billions of dollars in tariff refunds.
  • Small businesses and states challenged the tariffs and won the case.
  • The Trump administration claimed the tariffs were justified as a response to national emergencies.

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