Supreme Court Scrutinizes Legality of Trump's Tariff Authority in Landmark Case

Nov 06, 2025 03:06 pm CST

The US Supreme Court is deliberating a landmark case examining President Donald Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose widespread tariffs. Justices across the ideological spectrum questioned whether these actions exceed presidential authority by encroaching on Congress's constitutional power to regulate taxes and foreign commerce. This high-stakes case could impact global trade relationships and redefine the boundaries between executive and legislative powers in economic and foreign policy matters.