US Supreme Court rules against Trump’s sweeping tariffs

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Mark Magnier,Khushboo RazdanFebruary 20, 2026 at 04:06 PM

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In a 6-3 decision, the US Supreme Court rejected former President Trump's tariffs, affirming a lower court ruling. The decision, delivered on Friday, strikes down Trump's use of a "national emergency" under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to justify the tariffs. The court stated that the IEEPA does not authorize the president to impose tariffs. This ruling paves the way for refunds exceeding $100 billion to trade partners who paid the tariffs. The IEEPA, enacted in 1977, allows presidents to enact economic measures during national emergencies involving unusual threats. Justices Thomas, Alito, and Kavanaugh dissented from the majority opinion.

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