In a major separation-of-powers ruling, the Supreme Court concluded Friday that the Trump administration exceeded its statutory authority when imposing certain tariffs, drawing clearer boundaries around executive power in trade matters.
The decision underscores that while presidents are granted flexibility in responding to economic and national concerns, Congress retains primary constitutional authority over taxation and commerce. The Court’s opinion reinforces that delegated powers cannot be expanded beyond what lawmakers explicitly authorize.
The ruling may reshape how future administrations approach tariff policy and emergency trade measures, particularly when broad economic actions are undertaken without direct congressional approval.
More broadly, the decision signals that courts remain willing to scrutinize executive actions that test the limits of delegated authority.
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