U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump’s global tariffs
Breaking news out of Washington today.
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down on U.S. President Donald Trump‘s sweeping tariffs that he pursued under a law meant for use in national emergencies. The justices, in a 6-3 ruling, upheld a lower court’s decision that the Republican president’s use of this 1977 law exceeded his authority.
In a social post, Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Internal Trade of Canada, said the United States Supreme Court’s decision reinforces Canada’s position that the IEEPA tariffs imposed by the United States are unjustified.
“While Canada has the best trade deal with the United States of any trading partner, we recognize that critical work lies ahead to support Canadian businesses and workers who remain affected by Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum and automotive sectors,” his statement reads. “Through a period of transformation in Canada’s relationship with the United States and as we approach the first joint review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, we are working to create growth and opportunities on both sides of the border, while strengthening our collaboration with reliable trading partners and allies around the world.”