Even Without the 'Emergency' Powers SCOTUS Rejected, Trump Has a Bunch of Tariff Options
Reason Magazine • 2/20/2026
Summary
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) rejected certain 'emergency' powers for former President Trump. Despite this, there are many laws that authorize the president to impose taxes on imports, though these laws include limits that Trump was keen to avoid.
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