U.S. Supreme Court Debates Legality of Trump's Tariff Policies

According to BlockBeats, U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his stance on the presidential authority to impose tariffs, questioning the limitations placed on this power. He argued that while the president can halt all foreign trade and issue licenses, imposing tariffs for national security reasons is restricted, which he deemed contrary to the intentions of the nation's founders. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court engaged in oral arguments regarding the legality of Trump's extensive reciprocal tariffs. Both liberal and several conservative justices expressed skepticism about the legitimacy of these tariffs. Chief Justice John Roberts highlighted that tariff imposition is a form of taxation on Americans, traditionally under Congress's jurisdiction. Among the justices appointed by Trump, Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett raised probing questions, examining the arguments presented by opponents of the tariffs. The Supreme Court, with a conservative majority of 6-3, is expected to deliver its decision in December.