Overview
- The Court ruled that tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act exceeded authority Congress granted to the president.
- The majority opinion did not decide whether importers will be repaid, even as 2025 tariff payments were estimated at more than $200 billion.
- Justice Brett Kavanaugh dissented, arguing the president acted within IEEPA during a national emergency.
- President Trump condemned the ruling as influenced by foreign interests and said he will use alternative legal avenues to reimpose duties.
- He announced a new 10% tariff on all imports, said national‑security tariffs will remain in place, and indicated several investigations will be launched.