"The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda. The 6-3 decision centers on tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping reciprocal tariffs he levied on nearly every other country. It's the first major piece of Trump's broad agenda to come squarely before the nation's highest court, which he helped shape with the appointments of three conservative jurists in his first term."
"The majority found that the Constitution very clearly gives Congress the power to impose taxes, which include tariffs. The Framers did not vest any part of the taxing power in the Executive Branch, Chief Justice John Roberts wrote. Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas and Brett Kavanaugh dissented. The tariffs at issue here may or may not be wise policy. But as a matter of text, history, and precedent, they are clearly lawful, Kavanaugh wrote in the dissent."
The Supreme Court invalidated broad global tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law in a 6-3 decision. The majority held that the Constitution vests taxing power, including tariffs, in Congress and that the Framers did not grant any portion of that power to the Executive Branch. Three justices dissented, arguing the tariffs were lawful under text, history, and precedent. The ruling does not prevent duties under other statutory authorities, though those authorities constrain timing and scope. Administration officials expect to pursue tariff frameworks under other laws. Legal opposition spanned the political spectrum, and polling shows limited public support for tariffs amid affordability concerns.
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