- Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs have been struck down by the US Supreme Court
- We’re reading through the ruling now and will bring you updates soon
- Last year, Trump placed taxes on goods imported into the US, saying it would boost American manufacturing
- Instead of getting Congressional approval, the Trump administration used the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Declaring an emergency under the law meant Trump could issue immediate orders and bypass Congress
- In August 2025, a US appeals court ruled that most of Trump’s tariffs were illegal, but left them in place
- The Supreme Court got involved when the White House requested they overturn that appeals court decision
Trump’s sweeping global tariffs struck down by US Supreme Court
