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Supreme Court Voids Trump’s Global Tariffs as Bacon Rejects Congressional Bailout

The ruling curbs executive authority over tariffs and intensifies a push by Republicans to reassert Congress’s control over trade measures.

Overview

  • By a 6–3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled the International Emergency Economic Powers Act did not authorize the administration’s sweeping global duties.
  • Rep. Don Bacon said he will oppose efforts to codify the tariffs and argued Congress lacks the votes to rescue them through legislation.
  • The White House signaled a new 10% global tariff under Trade Act Section 122, which is time-limited to 150 days unless Congress extends it.
  • Trump allies floated using budget reconciliation, while Speaker Mike Johnson said Congress and the administration will determine the next steps.
  • Bacon is advancing a bill to restore tariff authority to Congress, echoing Sen. Chuck Grassley, and he criticized broad tariffs as harmful economic policy.