politics
February 21, 2026
US Supreme Court rules against Trump’s import tariffs
Six judges voted for this decision, while three were against it
TL;DR
- The US Supreme Court ruled President Trump's import tariffs were not authorized under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
- Six judges voted in favor of the ruling, while three voted against it.
- The Court's verdict stated that the government's interpretation of IEEPA would vastly expand presidential authority over tariff policy.
- The decision noted the lack of historical precedent for using IEEPA to impose tariffs of such magnitude and scope.
- The Supreme Court did not clarify whether importers should receive refunds for tariffs paid.
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