Overview
- In a 6–3 decision, justices held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize sweeping duties, leaving Section 232 levies untouched.
- Major U.S. benchmarks rose after the ruling, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gaining and ETFs such as SPY, QQQ and IWM jumping early.
- Import‑exposed retailers and brands led gains, including Victoria’s Secret, Dollar Tree, Abercrombie & Fitch, Deckers Outdoor and Crocs.
- Bloomberg Intelligence estimates about $170 billion was collected under the now‑invalidated tariffs, and Justice Brett Kavanaugh warned refunding paid duties would likely be a 'mess.'
- Trump labeled the decision a 'disgrace' as officials signaled potential alternative authorities to reimpose levies, citing sections 122, 232, 201 and 338.