US Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs
Analysis based on 29 articles · First reported Feb 20, 2026 · Last updated Feb 21, 2026
Wall Street saw share prices rise modestly after the Supreme Court's decision, as investors assessed hopes for easing inflation against uncertainty about Donald Trump's next moves on tariffs. Business groups largely cheered the ruling, providing much-needed certainty for companies, though the issue of refunds remains to be litigated.
The United States===Supreme Court of the United States delivered a significant blow to Donald Trump's economic policy by ruling 6-3 that the 1977 United States===International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs. This decision struck down many of Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs, which he had used extensively as a foreign policy tool. Donald Trump reacted furiously, criticizing the justices who ruled against him, including two he nominated. Despite the setback, he vowed to impose an additional 10 percent tariff on imports using alternative legal authorities, insisting the ruling made him 'more powerful.' The decision was largely welcomed by business groups like the National Retail Federation, which cited increased certainty for companies. However, the question of whether companies will receive refunds for billions of dollars in previously paid tariffs remains unresolved and is expected to lead to years of litigation. The ruling does not affect sector-specific duties already in place, and Donald Trump's administration is expected to pursue other avenues to maintain its tariff framework.
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