For U.S. bike brands and retailers still navigating elevated import costs, the Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling today: the sweeping global tariffs imposed under emergency powers were unlawful.
In a 6–3 decision, the Court found that President Trump exceeded his authority when he used the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose broad tariffs on imports from most U.S. trading partners. The justices affirmed the earlier judgment of the U.S. Court of International Trade in Trump v. V.O.S. Selection. Among the plaintiffs was Terry Precision Cycling, the Vermont-based women’s cycling apparel brand we reported on in November. Terry joined a coalition of 12 states and five small companies challenging the tariffs' legality, arguing that the added duties placed financial strain on its business.
