US Supreme Court to Rule on Trump's Global Tariffs Legality on January 20
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Firstpost•16-01-2026, 23:04
US Supreme Court to Rule on Trump's Global Tariffs Legality on January 20
- •The US Supreme Court is set to issue rulings on January 20, including a major case on the legality of former President Donald Trump’s global tariffs.
- •The court deferred decisions on challenges to Trump's tariffs on Wednesday, delaying clarity until at least next week.
- •The legal battle tests presidential authority and the Supreme Court’s willingness to limit powers asserted by Trump since his return to office in January 2025.
- •The dispute centers on Trump’s use of the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs by declaring national emergencies.
- •Both conservative and liberal justices appeared skeptical during hearings, and Trump has expressed concern about the potential ruling, stating it would severely damage the country.
Why It Matters: The US Supreme Court will decide on January 20 the legality of Trump's global tariffs, impacting presidential power and global trade.
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