Supreme Court Blocks IEEPA Tariffs, Trump Quickly Responds with New Trade Order
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In a landmark 6–3 decision on Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s February 2025 tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. The tariffs, imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), were intended to address fentanyl inflows and trade imbalances. Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, clarified that IEEPA does not authorize tariffs, a power reserved exclusively for Congress. The ruling leaves intact other trade authorities, including Section 232 and Section 301 duties.
Within hours of the decision, President Trump announced a swift workaround: a new executive order invoking Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act. The order establishes a 10% global tariff, effective February 24, for up to 150 days, aimed at reducing trade deficits.
Political reactions were sharply divided. Republican lawmakers such as Senator JD Vance criticized the Court’s ruling as judicial overreach, while Democrats called for importer refunds and greater congressional oversight of trade policy. Financial markets initially rose on the news before stabilizing, reflecting investor uncertainty about the durability of Trump’s new tariff strategy.
🚨 President Donald J. Trump imposes a 10% global tariff on all countries. pic.twitter.com/42ZGDnMxbR
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 20, 2026
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