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Supreme Court Sets November Hearing on Trump’s Tariff Powers

The case tests presidential authority to levy tariffs under a 1977 emergency law.

Overview

  • The justices agreed to review the administration’s appeal after an appellate court found many of the tariffs unlawful.
  • The appeals court said tariff-setting is a core congressional power, and its ruling is stayed until October 14.
  • At issue are country-specific duties announced in April, including a 15% rate on most EU imports in effect since August 7.
  • In court filings, the government argued that losing this authority could destabilize recent framework deals and risk severe economic harm.
  • Roughly a dozen U.S. states were among the original plaintiffs challenging the emergency-based measures.