Supreme Court Reviews Trump Tariffs' Legal Authority

President Donald Trump has made tariffs a central element of his economic and foreign policy, using them not only to protect U.S. industries but also as leverage to influence international relations, including securing ceasefires and pressuring countries on various issues. The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments challenging the legality of Trump's broad use of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), with lower courts previously ruling that he exceeded his authority. Trump has expressed strong support for tariffs, framing them as essential to national security and economic health, and has voiced concern that a ruling against him would be disastrous for the country. Although he wished to attend the Supreme Court hearing, Trump decided not to to avoid distracting from the case's importance. The Justice Department defends Trump's tariff actions as a core presidential power in foreign affairs, while critics argue that Congress, not the president, holds the constitutional authority to set such trade policies. The outcome of the case could significantly limit the president's ability to use tariffs as a swift tool in both domestic economic policy and international diplomacy.