Donald Trump’s broad global tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court of the United States.

Summary

  • Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs have been struck down by the US Supreme Court, in a major blow to the president’s economic agenda, that he calls a “disgrace”
  • With a 6-3 majority, the Supreme Court rules Trump exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs via a law reserved for national emergencies – they say he needs congressional approval to impose taxes on imports
  • The court’s decision represents a rare check on this president’s broad use of executive authority – read our North America correspondent’s snap analysis
  • The ruling applies to his so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs, but not individual tariffs he’s imposed on specific countries or products
  • Trump has long argued tariffs boost American manufacturing – but many in the business community, as well as Trump’s political adversaries, say the costs are passed on to consumers
  • Wall Street responds quickly and positively to the court’s ruling in early trading
  • What are tariffs? They’re taxes on imported goods, which are usually charged as a percentage of a good’s value. They’re paid to the government by companies bringing in the foreign products

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