Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against President Trump's global tariffs, stating he did not have the power to impose them unilaterally. The decision affected Trump's trade strategy, which is key to his economic policies. President Trump disagreed with the ruling and said the court was influenced by "foreign interests."
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against President Trump's tariffs, saying he did not have the authority to impose them without Congress.
- Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that the Constitution gives Congress the power to impose taxes, including tariffs.
- Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, both nominated by Trump, joined the majority ruling against the tariffs.
- President Trump criticized the ruling, suggesting the court was influenced by foreign interests.
- The ruling challenges Trump's economic strategy focused on using tariffs to boost American manufacturing.
- Justice Brett Kavanaugh, also nominated by Trump, dissented, arguing that the tariffs were lawful.
- The decision could prolong economic and political debates about trade policies.
- President Trump plans to address the ruling and defend his trade policies in a press conference.
