US Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs

The US Supreme Court on Friday struck down Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff orders, declaring them illegitimate, a ruling that could reshape the trajectory of America’s trade and economic policy.

The decision comes after the court had deferred its verdict at least thrice over the past few months, keeping markets and policymakers on edge. The ruling was widely seen as pivotal for the broader US economy, given the scale and scope of the levies in question.

Filed in 2025, Learning Resources v. Trump and Trump v. V.O.S. Selections, Inc. — consolidated before the Supreme Court — sought clarity on whether the Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) empowered the second Trump administration to impose wide-ranging tariffs through executive orders.

With the top court now declaring the tariffs unlawful, the verdict is expected to have far-reaching implications for trade flows, executive authority and Washington’s economic outlook.