Summary
The Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, saying he overstepped his authority by using emergency powers to implement them. The court's decision follows earlier rulings by lower courts that also found the tariffs exceeded legal limits.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump's tariffs with a 6-3 decision.
- The justices said Trump overreached his authority by using emergency powers to impose tariffs.
- The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) was used by Trump to justify the tariffs.
- Trump argued the tariffs were necessary due to national security threats, including the flow of illegal drugs like fentanyl.
- The U.S. Constitution assigns Congress the power to levy tariffs.
- Lower courts previously ruled in 2025 that the tariffs exceeded the powers granted by the IEEPA.
- The Supreme Court heard arguments on the case on November 5, 2025.
- Trump warned against the decision, linking it to national security concerns.
