The US Supreme Court has struck down former President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs in a 6–3 decision, ruling that the measures were unconstitutional.
According to the court’s judgment, Trump exceeded his authority by invoking a federal emergency-powers law to impose broad “reciprocal” tariffs across multiple countries, along with targeted import taxes that the administration had argued were aimed at addressing issues such as fentanyl trafficking.
The ruling marks a significant legal setback for Trump’s trade agenda, as the tariffs had formed a central pillar of his economic policy. By rejecting the use of emergency powers in this context, the Supreme Court clarified limits on executive authority in trade matters.
The decision is expected to have wide-ranging implications for US trade policy and ongoing tariff-related disputes, as it effectively nullifies the contested measures and reinforces congressional oversight over tariff imposition.
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