Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariff Power

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that former President Donald Trump overstepped his authority by imposing sweeping tariffs unilaterally. The court's 6-3 decision is a major defeat for his signature trade policy. The justices found the president does not have the sole power to levy these types of tariffs. The ruling limits a tool Trump used extensively in global trade disputes. Legal experts say the decision clarifies the separation of powers. It states Congress, not the president, holds the primary authority to set tariff policy. The case examined tariffs placed on steel and aluminum imports in 2018. The court's decision does not immediately remove those tariffs, but it challenges their legal foundation.