US Supreme Court Overturns Trump's Global Tariffs

Feb 20, 2026

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Feb 20, 2026 15:30

US Supreme Court strikes down swath of Trump global tariffs

## Supreme Court Decision

The US Supreme Court has invalidated a series of global tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump, ruling in a 6-3 decision that he exceeded his authority. The court determined that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the president the power to impose tariffs.

## Impact of the Ruling

Trump had used these tariffs extensively as part of his economic strategy, targeting a wide range of US trading partners. The tariffs included measures against countries like Mexico, Canada, and China, citing issues such as unfair trade practices and immigration concerns. However, the court's decision does not affect specific tariffs on imports like steel and aluminum, which were imposed separately.

## Legal Background

The ruling supports previous decisions by lower courts that found Trump's use of IEEPA for imposing tariffs was illegal. A trade court had previously blocked most of these tariffs, but the decision was on hold pending appeal. The Supreme Court's ruling now confirms that Congress did not intend to give the president such tariff-imposing powers under IEEPA.

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