"The justices held that the 1970s statute, which permits presidents to "regulate" imports during national emergencies, does not authorize imposing tariffs. Trump, who had invoked emergencies over fentanyl and trade deficits to justify tariffs on nearly every country, had called the case among the most consequential in U.S. history. The ruling leaves sector-specific tariffs intact."
"Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the opinion for the court, joined by Associate Justices Amy Coney Barrett, Neil Gorsuch, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Elena Kagan, and Sonia Sotomayor. Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh, joined by Associate Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, dissented, arguing tariffs are a traditional tool to regulate imports. The decision is expected to trigger refund claims by companies seeking to recoup billions paid under the invalidated tariffs."
The Supreme Court struck down most of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, holding that the 1970s International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize imposing tariffs. The court concluded that the statute's power to "regulate" imports during national emergencies does not extend to tariff imposition. Sector-specific tariffs remain intact. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the opinion, joined by Justices Barrett, Gorsuch, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Kagan, and Sotomayor. Justice Kavanaugh, joined by Thomas and Alito, dissented, arguing tariffs are a traditional import regulation tool. The decision is expected to prompt refund claims and leaves open presidential options to pursue tariffs under other laws, subject to litigation.
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