Last Updated on February 21, 2026 12:29 pm by BIZNAMA NEWS
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The US Supreme Court Friday struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs. The ruling deals a major blow to one of his signature policies.
Trump lashed out at the nation’s highest court over the ruling, saying: “The Supreme Court’s ruling on tariffs is deeply disappointing. And I’m ashamed of certain members of the court, absolutely ashamed, for not having the courage to do what’s right for our country.”
In the 6-3 decision, the court ruled that Trump exceeded his authority in invoking a federal emergency law to impose the levies. The law is called the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. It lets the president regulate imports and exports, after declaring a national emergency, to deal with “any unusual and extraordinary threat.”
The ruling addresses most of Trump’s tariffs. It includes those targeting a wide range of goods from many countries and regions, including India. It also covers additional ones imposed on China, Canada and Mexico related to fentanyl.
The court did not rule on duties on automobiles and auto parts, as well as steel and aluminum because they were imposed under separate laws.
The case landed at the Supreme Court after lower courts ruled against the tariffs. After this major loss, the Trump administration will now face the issue of “refunding” the levies.
But Trump says he has signed an order to impose a new 10 percent global tariff. He previously said the new measure would be taken under a different law.
Trump to impose new 10 per cent global tariff after Supreme Court strikes down earlier tariffs
US President Donald Trump has said that he will impose a new global 10 per cent tariff using alternative laws after Supreme Court’s decision to strike down many of his original tariffs. The new tariffs would come under a law that restricts them to 150 days.
He made that announcement after lashing out at the Supreme Court for striking down much of his sweeping tariff infrastructure as an illegal use of emergency power.
Trump said he is absolutely ashamed of justices who voted to strike down his tariffs and called the ruling deeply disappointing.
