Hey fam! 🤔 Big news from Washington: the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) just grilled the legality of President Trump's global tariffs in a case that could reshuffle global trade rules. 🌐⚖️
The debate centers on a 1977 law meant for national emergencies—like oil crises—but Trump used it to slap tariffs on steel, electronics, and more. Lower courts said he overstepped, and now the justices spent 150+ minutes asking if a "trade emergency" lets him raise taxes on imports without Congress's say.
Conservative and liberal justices both probed hard: can a president really flex this power? Conservatives pointed to broad presidential authority in foreign affairs, while liberals flagged checks and balances. With a 6-3 conservative bench, a split decision is on the cards. 👀
Why it matters to you: if SCOTUS strikes down the tariffs, the cost of imported gadgets—hello, new smartphone from Seoul or Taiwan—could shift, and global shipping rules will get a rewrite. Businesses and states from New York to California are watching closely. 📱📦
The verdict drops later this year. Stay tuned to see how this clash over executive power will shape everything from your next online haul to global supply chains! 🚀
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U.S. Supreme Court casts doubt on legality of Trump's global tariffs
cgtn.com
