The Supreme Court of the United States has cast serious doubts on President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs. Even if the court rules against him, a range of legal tools remain in the White House’s arsenal. Here’s what could come next — from refund chaos to Plan B trade-authorities.
President Donald Trump has called the Supreme Court’s upcoming tariff case “life or death” for America, framing it as one of the most consequential legal battles in U.S. history. The nine-judge bench will decide whether Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a ruling that could redefine presidential power and reshape U.S. trade policy for years.
Donald Trump blasted a federal appeals court ruling that struck down his sweeping tariffs, warning that the US would be “completely destroyed” without them. The 7-4 decision declared his use of emergency powers illegal, setting up a Supreme Court showdown.
Trump’s tariffs survive first legal hurdle as US Appeals Court Lets Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Stand – For Now. In a significant win for President Donald Trump’s economic agenda, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled Tuesday that his sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs can remain in place at least temporarily while legal challenges are reviewed. This decision marks a critical development in the ongoing battle over Trump’s use of emergency powers to reshape American trade policy, particularly with nations like China, Canada, and Mexico.
In a significant legal development, US Court Blocks Trump’s Sweeping Import Tariffs in Landmark Ruling. The US Court of International Trade in Manhattan has halted the majority of President Donald Trump’s sweeping import tariffs, known as the “Liberation Day” tariffs. The court ruled that the President exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) by imposing broad tariffs on countries with large trade surpluses against the United States.