Can Trump still impose tariffs after the Supreme Court ruling?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Elizabeth MelimopoulosFebruary 20, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Can Trump still impose tariffs after the Supreme Court ruling?

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In 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Donald Trump's global tariffs were illegal, stating he exceeded his authority by invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that the IEEPA was intended for specific national emergencies, not broad trade policy overhauls. Trump had argued the tariffs were justified due to ongoing national emergencies like the U.S. trade deficit. The court remanded the case to the U.S. Court of International Trade to oversee a refund process. This case marks the first major legal challenge to Trump's policy agenda to reach the Supreme Court. Despite the ruling, legal experts suggest Trump may still have other avenues to pursue trade restrictions.

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