Summary
The Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump's global tariffs, stating he overstepped his authority. The court decided tariffs should be managed by Congress, not through presidential emergency powers.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to strike down President Trump's global tariffs.
- The tariffs were established using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
- The court concluded that the Constitution grants Congress, not the president, the power to levy tariffs.
- Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that taxing power cannot reside within the Executive Branch.
- This decision marks a pushback against President Trump's use of emergency powers for tariffs.
- Justice Brett Kavanaugh, in dissent, argued the tariffs were lawful based on history and precedent.
- President Trump claimed that the Supreme Court ruling against him could lead to chaos.
- The decision received mixed reactions from both Democrats and Republicans.
