Supreme Court to Decide Limits on Trump's Tariff Powers

The US Supreme Court will soon hear arguments on President Trump's tariffs, questioning the extent of executive power. The legality of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act is in question. The decision could set a precedent for presidential authority in economic matters.

The U.S. Supreme Court is gearing up to hear a significant case starting November 5 regarding the legality of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The decision will test not only the legality of these tariffs but also the broader question of presidential powers.

President Trump has wielded the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 to justify broad tariffs, but multiple courts have ruled this act offers no such authority. The Supreme Court's ruling could reshape the boundaries of executive power, especially in economic and security matters.

The outcome of this case is likely to have lasting implications, regardless of the verdict. If the court curtails Trump's use of tariffs, it might signal a need for the administration to find alternative legal grounds for similar policies. The case underscores ongoing debates about the balance of power between the presidency and other government branches.

(With inputs from agencies.)