6-3 ruling curbs executive tariff authority; Jeffrey Sachs says India should pause and reassess recent US trade agreement.
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Moneycontrol21-02-2026, 21:34

Economist Jeffrey Sachs Urges India to 'Rip Up' US Trade Deal After Tariff Ruling

  • US Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era tariffs, ruling 6-3 that the president exceeded legal authority.
  • Chief Justice John Roberts states tariff-setting powers rest with Congress under Article One of the US Constitution.
  • Economist Jeffrey Sachs calls the decision a 'bold, clear opinion,' returning power to Congress on taxation.
  • Sachs advises India to 'rip up' its recent trade deal with the US, arguing Trump's actions were unconstitutional.
  • He urges India to pause further agreement steps, stating Trump will likely fail if he attempts new tariffs.

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