Politics · 20 February 2026
US Supreme Court Declares Donald Trump’s Trade Tariffs Illegal in Major Legal Blow
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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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