Updated 10 January 2026 at 11:46 IST
The US Supreme Court is all set to deliver key rulings on the 14th of January, 2026, in cases that could determine the legality of sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump in 2025. The judgments are expected to clarify the limits of presidential authority over trade policy, particularly after Trump imposed fresh tariffs last year covering hundreds of billions of dollars in imports from China, the EU, India, and Mexico.
The US Supreme Court is all set to deliver key ruilings on the 14th of January, 2026, in cases that could determine the legality of sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump | Image:
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The US Supreme Court is all set to deliver key rulings on the 14th of January, 2026 in cases that could determine the legality of sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump in 2025. The judgements are expected to clarify the limits of presidential authority over trade policy, particularly after Trump imposed fresh tariffs last year covering hundreds of billions of dollars in imports from China, the EU, India, and Mexico.
Trump’s 2025 Tariffs: What Was Imposed?
After returning to the office in January 2025, President Donald Trump revived his protectionist trade agenda, imposing a new round of tariffs aimed at reshaping global supply chains and reducing the US trade deficit.
In March 2025, the Trump administration imposed:
A 10–25% blanket tariff on imports from China, covering electronics, electric vehicles, batteries, industrial machinery, and consumer goods worth over USD 325 billion A 15% tariff on selected European Union exports, including automobiles, auto parts, luxury goods, and industrial equipment Higher duties on steel, aluminium, and downstream metal products from multiple countries, expanding earlier Section 232 measures Targeted tariffs on India, Vietnam, and Mexico, citing unfair trade practices, market access barriers, and currency-related concerns The White House justified these measures using provisions under Section 232 (national security) and Section 301 (unfair trade practices), legal tools that allow the president to impose tariffs without prior congressional approval.
Why the Tariffs Are in Court?
The tariffs imposed in 2025 triggered immediate legal challenges from US importers, retailers, manufacturers, and trade associations, who argue that the Trump administration exceeded its statutory authority.