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US Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariffs - What the Ruling Means

Published February 20, 2026, 17:16
US Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariffs - What the Ruling Means

The US Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump overstepped his authority by imposing tariffs on imports, dealing a significant blow to the president's economic agenda. The decision concerns tariffs presented as “retaliatory” and not those applied to specific sectors like steel. The court found that Trump needed clear authorization from Congress to impose these tariffs, relying on a 1977 law that does not grant him the necessary power. These tariffs targeted countries with trade deficits with the US and aimed to increase state revenues, while also serving as a basis for trade agreements with the EU, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Trump himself called the decision a “shame.”