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Supreme Court Fast-Tracks Case on Trump’s Emergency Tariffs, Arguments Set for November

The levies remain in force despite adverse lower-court rulings, with the administration urging European partners to mirror steep duties on China and India to squeeze Russian oil revenues.

Overview

  • The Supreme Court accepted expedited review, ordering filings by September 19 and scheduling oral arguments for the first week of November.
  • Lower courts concluded that most of the tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act were unlawful, yet allowed them to stay in effect pending appeal, including a 7–4 appellate split.
  • At issue are a 10% baseline tariff on most imports and higher “reciprocal” rates, including up to 34% on China and 25% on selected goods from Canada, China, and Mexico, while sectoral measures under other laws are not part of the case.
  • White House officials have warned that striking down the measures could require substantial Treasury refunds of customs receipts already collected, after reported tariff revenues reached roughly $159 billion by late August.
  • Separately, President Trump has asked the European Union to levy up to 100% tariffs on China and India to cut Russia’s oil income, with U.S. officials telling AFP Washington would move in tandem if Brussels adopts similar steps.