"The 6-3 decision centres on tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping "reciprocal" tariffs he levied on nearly every other country. It is the first major piece of Mr Trump's broad agenda to come squarely before the country'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 tariffs at issue here may or may not be wise policy. But as a matter of text, history, and precedent, they are clearly lawful," Mr Kavanaugh wrote in the dissent. The tariffs decision does not stop Mr Trump from imposing duties under other laws. While those have more limitations on the speed and severity of Mr Trump's actions, top administration officials have said they expect to keep the tariff framework in place under other authorities."
The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision addressing tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law, including sweeping reciprocal tariffs levied against many countries. The majority held that the Constitution vests taxing power in Congress and that tariffs qualify as taxes. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that the framers did not vest any part of the taxing power in the executive branch. Justices Alito, Thomas, and Kavanaugh dissented, with Kavanaugh stating the tariffs may be unwise but are lawful under text, history, and precedent. The ruling does not bar duties under other statutes, and officials expect to pursue alternative legal authorities. The decision comes amid prior emergency-docket rulings expanding executive actions, bipartisan legal opposition to tariffs, and public polling showing low popularity for tariffs amid affordability concerns.
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