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Trump Tariffs: The Supreme Court Just Reminded Congress Who’s in Charge

Published February 24, 2026, 09:14
Trump Tariffs: The Supreme Court Just Reminded Congress Who’s in Charge

The US Supreme Court's decision to overturn President Donald Trump's tariffs is a message to Congress to reclaim its power in the area of taxation. The court ruled that the president cannot unilaterally impose unlimited tariffs, but could work with Congress to achieve the same result through legislative regulation. Trump, however, dismissed the decision and stated that he has the right to impose tariffs, while leaving open the possibility of using other legal provisions to impose new tariffs. Republican leaders appear reluctant to confront Trump, while the court's decision reminds that the power to impose tariffs belongs to Congress.