US Supreme Court delays ruling on Trump’s global tariffs case
The decision delay means the legal uncertainty surrounding Trump’s tariffs will continue, leaving global markets and trade relations in a state of anticipation. The court has not indicated when it will announce its ruling.
US Supreme Court tariff decision LIVE: The US Supreme Court will not issue a ruling on Friday (January 9), in the high-profile case challenging the legality of President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs.
The case tests the limits of presidential authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a 1977 law meant for national emergencies.
The tariffs, which Trump imposed by declaring a national emergency over persistent trade deficits, cover imports from nearly every US trading partner. He also invoked the same law to impose duties on China, Canada, and Mexico, citing fentanyl trafficking and the flow of illegal drugs into the country.
During arguments on November 5, justices expressed scepticism over whether the statute can be applied to broad trade policy, prompting questions about the legality of the tariffs. Lower courts had already ruled that the administration overstepped its authority, leading to an appeal before the Supreme Court.
Trump has defended the tariffs, arguing they have strengthened the US economy, and warned that a ruling striking them down would be a “terrible blow” to the country.
With no decision announced on Friday, legal uncertainty surrounding the tariffs continues, leaving businesses, investors, and international trading partners awaiting clarity on whether the sweeping trade measures will stand or be overturned.
