Summary
The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's global tariffs, stating only Congress can impose taxes like tariffs. President Trump expressed disappointment but plans to use other legal methods to maintain his tariff policy.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against President Trump's extensive global tariffs.
- The court decided that only Congress can impose taxes, including tariffs.
- President Trump used the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose these tariffs.
- The decision affects tariffs on countries like China, Canada, and Mexico.
- President Trump appointed three of the justices currently on the Supreme Court.
- Trump criticized the justices, claiming they were influenced by political opponents.
- Trump plans to use other laws to continue his tariff strategy, though it may be more complex and slower.
- An AP-NORC poll suggests that many Americans think Trump's tariff approach went too far.
