Trump challenges tariffs in the Supreme Court

Trump petitions the United States Supreme Court to overturn tariffs that a higher court has deemed unlawful.

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2025 September 16 . 7:17 AM

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Trump challenges tariffs in the Supreme Court

The United States President, Donald Trump, has filed a petition with the Supreme Court regarding the tariffs he imposed on imports, a move that could significantly impact his economic and trade policies. The petition and request for expedited review were filed on Wednesday, local time.

At the heart of the petition are tariffs on products from China, Canada, Mexico, and other countries. These tariffs are central to Trump's economic strategy and a key part of the Republican president's economic strategy. The tariffs were imposed based on a 1977 law that allows a president to issue decrees in a crisis without consulting Congress.

However, the appeals court's decision not to grant Trump the authority to impose sweeping tariffs will not take effect until October 14. This means that Trump's tariffs on many products from abroad will remain in effect at least until that date.

The court's decision on the tariffs is of great importance as it concerns Trump's economic and trade policies. The judges initially put a brake on Trump's aggressive trade policy, and the Supreme Court's decision will provide a final verdict.

The court's decision primarily criticized Trump's legal argument for the tariffs. The expedited review asks the US Supreme Court to provide a decision by September 10 about taking up the case. The search results do not specify the name of the judge who will hear the U.S. Supreme Court case regarding the United States import tariffs.

Trump is hopeful that the conservative majority on the Supreme Court will rule in his favour regarding the tariffs. If the tariffs fail in US courts, Trump has stated that trade agreements with the EU and other countries would have to be terminated. He has also said that if the case is not won, the country could suffer greatly.

The expedited review is a significant move, as it indicates the urgency with which the administration views the case. The Supreme Court's decision will undoubtedly have far-reaching implications for Trump's economic and trade policies, and for the future of US-international trade relations.