Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariffs in 6–3 Emergency Powers Ruling

Feb 20, 2026

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Supreme Court rules Trump's tariffs violated federal law | FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

The Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs Friday, ruling 6–3 that he exceeded his authority under federal emergency powers law.

The decision blocks one of Trump’s most aggressive trade strategies and sharply limits how presidents can use emergency statutes to impose tariffs without Congress.

According to Reuters, the justices ru…

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