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Supreme Court Fast-Tracks Review of Trump’s Tariffs, Sets November Arguments

The case tests the president’s reliance on IEEPA for sweeping import duties after a 7–4 appeals court ruled most of the levies exceeded his authority.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks in the Oval Office at the White House Sept. 5, 2025.
(Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
FILE - The Supreme Court Building is seen in Washington on March 28, 2017. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Mr Trump’s characterisation of the court as highly partisan is belied by the vote on his tariffs

Overview

  • The justices accepted the administration’s expedited appeal and will hear the case in early November, while the contested tariffs remain in force under existing stays.
  • A Federal Circuit ruling on Aug. 29 held that IEEPA does not authorize broad, country-specific tariffs and paused enforcement until at least Oct. 14 to allow appeal.
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the government would owe refunds on about half the tariffs if the policy is struck down, warning refunds could reach $750 billion to $1 trillion if a final ruling is delayed.
  • The Supreme Court also took a related challenge from toy maker Learning Resources, as small importers and 12 states press claims that Congress—not the president—controls tariff powers under the Constitution.
  • Officials say alternative statutes, including Section 232 and other targeted tools, are being prepared to preserve portions of the tariff regime if the IEEPA approach fails.