If the constant news about tariffs feels overwhelming and even a bit tiresome, there’s a good reason. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to weigh in on the legality of President Donald Trump’s sweeping trade tariffs, potentially reshaping the rules for U.S. imports going forward.
In the past seven months, President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs have touched nearly every aspect of U.S. imports. And since early 2025, the average U.S. tariff rate has increased to roughly 18.6% as of August. That’s reportedly the highest level since the 1930s.
