India, Feb. 20 -- In a major legal setback for President Donald Trump, the US Supreme Court on Friday struck down his sweeping tariffs, ruling that he exceeded his authority by imposing them under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

The 6-3 decision, authored by conservative Chief Justice John Roberts, emphasized that the Constitution grants Congress, not the president, the power to levy taxes and tariffs.

The Court noted that if Congress had intended to give the president such authority under IEEPA, it would have done so explicitly.

In April 2025, Trump announced "reciprocal" tariffs on imports from many countries, claiming they were essential to protect US economic security and address trade deficits.

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