00:22In a stunning 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down President Trump's
00:28sweeping global tariffs.
00:30But who are the justices behind this landmark ruling?
00:34And what does it mean for presidential power?
00:37Let's break it down.
00:38The court ruled that while the president has emergency powers under the International
00:43Emergency Economic Powers Act , those powers do not extend to imposing broad
00:50taxes or tariffs.
00:52That authority, the justices explained, is reserved for Congress.
00:56This isn't just a case about trade, it's a crucial check on executive power, and it
01:01highlights the ongoing tug-of-war between the White House and the legislative branch.
01:08The majority, six votes.
01:10Chief Justice John Roberts authored the majority opinion, emphasizing that Congress, not the
01:16president, holds the constitutional power to levy tariffs.
01:19He framed the case as a fundamental separation of powers issue.
01:24Justice Neil Gorsuch surprisingly joined the majority, despite being a Trump appointee.
01:29His vote drew sharp criticism from the president himself.
01:34Justice Amy Coney Barrett, another Trump appointee, siding with the majority, showing that careful
01:39statutory interpretation can cross ideological lines.
01:44Justice Sonia Sotomayor, part of the liberal wing, emphasized concerns about executive overreach
01:50and the need for explicit congressional authorization for major economic actions.
01:55Justice Elena Kagan wrote a concurring opinion, arguing that the case could be resolved through
02:00ordinary statutory interpretation without invoking broader legal doctrines.
02:06Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson joined the majority and wrote separately, noting that legislative
02:12history supports the conclusion that Congress never intended IEEPA to grant tariff authority.
02:19The dissent, three votes.
02:21Justice Brett Kavanaugh argued the tariffs were lawful under historical practice and warned
02:27that the ruling could complicate matters, including potential refunds of previously collected tariffs.
02:32Justice Thomas Thomas focused on historical precedent, emphasizing that Congress can delegate
02:38trade powers and that the statutory text permits tariffs in emergencies.
02:44Justice Samuel Alito believed the majority misinterpreted the statute and unnecessarily restricted presidential
02:51authority, arguing policy disagreements should not drive legal interpretation.
02:57After the ruling, Trump called it a deeply disappointing, unleashing a fiery critique of the majority justices, calling
03:04them fools and lapdogs for the radical left Democrats, and claiming they were weak, unpatriotic,
03:10and an embarrassment to their families.
03:12He praised the dissenters, Thomas, Alito, and Kavanaugh, for their strength and wisdom.
03:18This 6-3 split not only strikes down Trump's global tariffs, but also reinforces the constitutional
03:25balance of power, reminding the world that Congress, not the president, controls taxes and tariffs.
03:31Even more striking, Trump appointees can, and sometimes do, side with the court against a
03:37sitting president, proving that in the Supreme Court, ideology doesn't always guarantee loyalty.
03:44This decision could have major implications for U.S. trade, executive authority, and the limits
03:49of presidential power for years to come.
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