The challenges to the tariffs in the cases before the Supreme Court were brought by businesses affected by the tariffs and 12 U.S. states, most of them Democratic-governed.
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Moneycontrol09-01-2026, 21:12

Supreme Court Delays Ruling on Trump's Global Tariffs, Presidential Powers Tested

  • The U.S. Supreme Court did not issue a ruling on Friday regarding the legality of President Donald Trump's global tariffs.
  • The case is a significant test of presidential powers and the court's willingness to check Trump's authority since January 2025.
  • Both conservative and liberal justices expressed doubts about the tariffs' legality during arguments on November 5.
  • Trump imposed tariffs using a 1977 law meant for national emergencies, appealing lower court rulings that he overstepped.
  • Businesses and 12 U.S. states challenged the tariffs, which Trump claims have strengthened the United States financially.

Why It Matters: Supreme Court postpones decision on Trump's tariffs, leaving presidential power and global economy in limbo.

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