Politics · 20 February 2026
US Supreme Court Declares Donald Trump’s Trade Tariffs Illegal in Major Legal Blow
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that former President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by imposing broad global tariffs under emergency powers, declaring them “illegal.” In a 6–3 decision, justices found the law used to justify the tariffs does not empower the president to unilaterally enact such wide-ranging import duties, potentially forcing billions in refunds and upending a key part of Trump’s economic agenda. The ruling introduces fresh uncertainty into US trade policy and global markets.
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