U.S. Supreme Court Holds Off on Decision in Trump's Tariff Test

The U.S. Supreme Court has yet to decide the legality of President Donald Trump's extensive tariffs, which challenge presidential powers. The tariffs, imposed under a 1977 law, have significant implications for the U.S. economy and international trade. Businesses and several U.S. states have contested their legality.

The U.S. Supreme Court has refrained from issuing a decision on President Donald Trump's expansive global tariffs, which test the extent of presidential authority. The decision was highly anticipated on Friday, but the court only issued a ruling in an unrelated criminal case.

The legal challenge to Trump's tariffs represents a significant examination of presidential powers and the court's willingness to limit the Republican president's extensive claims of authority, particularly since his return to office in January 2025. The tariffs, enacted under a 1977 national emergency law, have drawn skepticism from both conservative and liberal justices, casting doubt on their legality.

The matter is crucial for the global economy, affecting trade relations and the U.S. economy. Businesses facing the tariffs, along with 12 states, primarily Democratic, have brought the challenges to court, seeking a reversal of the tariffs originally justified as responses to national emergencies such as drug trafficking.

(With inputs from agencies.)