U.S. Supreme Court to Review Legality of Trump’s Global Tariffs

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a challenge to former President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs on November 5. These tariffs, enacted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), have remained a cornerstone of his trade policy since his reelection. Critics argue the MOVE overstepped executive authority, while supporters frame it as a necessary defense of American economic interests.

In a significant ruling last August, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit rejected Trump's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs, stating Congress holds constitutional authority over trade policy. The decision highlighted concerns about unchecked presidential power under statutes designed for national security emergencies, not broad economic restructuring.