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Supreme Court Sets Nov. 5 Arguments on Trump’s Tariffs

The case tests whether the emergency‑sanctions law IEEPA authorizes sweeping, revenue‑raising import duties.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 2, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
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U.S. Associate Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito, Jr., Clarence Thomas and Brett Kavanaugh and U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts look on during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC.
An exterior view of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Overview

  • The justices placed the tariff dispute on the November argument calendar, moving other cases to accommodate the Nov. 5 hearing.
  • Briefing is expedited, with the administration’s opening brief due Friday and the challengers’ briefs due roughly a month later.
  • In a 7–4 ruling, the Federal Circuit concluded IEEPA does not clearly authorize the tariffs, yet a stay keeps the duties in effect during the appeal.
  • The challenges were brought by five small businesses and 12 Democratic-led states, with a related suit from toy-maker Learning Resources also before the court.
  • Analysts warn that an adverse ruling for the administration could trigger refunds in the tens of billions and lower average effective U.S. tariff rates.