The US Supreme Court has heard arguments overnight on the legality of President Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs on most countries around the world.
The number of sceptical questions posed by the justices in the hearings was striking for a court that is dominated by conservative appointees by six to three.
At stake is not only whether the sweeping tariffs will be upheld, but the extent to which the Supreme Court is willing to extend the limits of presidential power.
