Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs: What's Next?

• The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against Trump's tariffs, invalidating more than half of those imposed under the 'economic emergencies' statute.
• The court clarified that the tariff power is primarily Congress's, and the president cannot assume such authority without clear delegation.
• Significant litigation is expected over $170 billion in tariffs already paid, and future tariff attempts by the president will rely on more cumbersome and limited legal avenues.

The US Supreme Court struck down a significant portion of former President Trump's global tariffs, ruling that the statute he used did not grant him the authority to impose them. This decision limits presidential power in trade policy, potentially leading to prolonged legal battles over refunds and forcing the president to use more constrained tariff powers in the future.