On February 20, 2026, the United States Supreme Court delivered a major blow to President Donald Trump’s economic program by striking down his sweeping global tariffs in a 6–3 decision.
The Court concluded that Trump lacked the authority to impose broad import taxes under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The ruling that upends one of his administration’s signature economic tools and could have far-reaching effects on consumers, businesses, and U.S. trade policy.
