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Read the Supreme Court’s decision on Trump’s tariffs

In a 6-3 decision, the justices have delivered a big blow to the signature piece of Trump’s economic agenda.

‘Supreme Court stood up for the rule of law’: Lawyer who argued against tariffs February 20, 2026 / 03:53

Feb. 20, 2026, 11:09 AM EST

By Shawn Cox

The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump does not have the authority to enforce his sweeping tariffs on other countries, a rare rebuke by the justices.

You can read the full decision, including dissents and partial concurrences, above.

Shawn Cox is a blogs editor for MS NOW.

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