SCOTUS Curbs Trump's Emergency Tariff Powers; Lessons for India's Judiciary

• SCOTUS unanimously ruled against Trump's use of IEEPA to impose tariffs, upholding separation of powers.
• The ruling stemmed from a challenge by small importers against 'Liberation Day' tariffs.
• President Trump reacted with strong criticism and sought alternative legal authority under the Trade Act of 1974, imposing a 15% levy.
• The decision creates uncertainty for countries like India, which could benefit from a 15% tariff, but complicates existing trade deals for others.
• Indian courts can learn from SCOTUS's discipline, time-bound resolution, decisive rulings, and judicial independence, while also noting the importance of addressing all critical consequences.