Supreme Court deals blow to Trump's trade agenda in landmark tariff case
Fox Business·2026-02-20 15:36
The Supreme Court dealt a blow to President Donald Trump’s trade agenda on Friday, siding against him in a case challenging the legality of tariffs that have shaped global markets and U.S. supply chains. By a 6–3 vote, the majority concluded that the law cited to justify the import duties "does not authorize the President to impose tariffs." Chief Justice John Roberts delivered the opinion of the court. Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Brett Kavanaugh dissented.The White House did not immediately ...