Supreme Court has taken away Trump’s leverage with tariff ruling, says Bessent
The Supreme Court ruled against tariffs imposed under an emergencies law, eroding President Trump’s leverage on the issue, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. He said the decision strips away a key negotiating tool related to national-security measures and tariffs.
Bessent noted that the ruling narrows the administration’s ability to use tariffs to influence trade and policy discussions. He emphasized that the decision limits executive options in economic and national security strategies moving forward.
Analysts say the ruling could shift leverage to Congress and other stakeholders in tariff policy, potentially changing how the administration approaches trade disputes and crises management.