WASHINGTON, DC — In a landmark decision, the US Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) by imposing sweeping tariffs without explicit congressional approval. Authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, the ruling invalidates tariffs on key US allies, including Canada and Mexico, as well […]
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Trump imposes new 10% tariff after Supreme Court setback
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Friday signed an order imposing an additional 10% tariff on imports into the United States, following the US Supreme Court ruling that invalidated many of his previous sweeping trade duties. Read More: US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s global tariffs The new tariff, set to take effect on February 24 for 150 days, […]
US Supreme Court questions Trump’s global tariff powers
WASHINGTON – The US Supreme Court on Wednesday cast doubt on former President Donald Trump’s authority to impose sweeping global tariffs under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), raising the possibility that the levies could be struck down. During oral arguments, justices questioned whether the IEEPA — which allows regulation of imports during […]