In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of the United States held 6–3 that former President Donald Trump did not have the authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs, saying such powers lie with Congress.
The nine-judge bench and who nominated them:
Notably, two of Trump’s own appointees — Gorsuch and Barrett — joined the majority in striking down his tariff policy, along with Chief Justice Roberts, who was nominated by a Republican president.
The ruling highlights that despite a conservative, Republican-appointed majority on the bench, the court did not divide strictly along party lines, reinforcing judicial independence in interpreting executive powers.
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