Summary
The Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump's use of a national emergency law to impose wide-ranging tariffs. The court decision means Trump did not have the authority to implement these tariffs, leading to calls for refund checks to those affected by the higher prices. California Governor Gavin Newsom urged the payment of refunds, citing financial impacts on consumers.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that President Trump did not have the legal authority to impose certain tariffs.
- The court found that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not allow a president to impose tariffs without Congress.
- The power to impose taxes and tariffs is held by Congress, according to the U.S. Constitution.
- The tariffs led to increased prices on a variety of consumer goods, affecting Americans financially.
- Governor Gavin Newsom called for immediate refunds of these tariffs with interest.
- Trump used the IEEPA for the first time to impose tariffs, targeting several countries.
- The White House has not yet provided a timeline for any potential refund checks.
- Legal consequences might follow as the ruling challenges the tariffs' legality.
