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Expiration Date
The 150-day temporary allowance for the current 15% tariff is set to expire.
CBP Collection Halt
Customs and Border Protection must cease collection of duties imposed solely under IEEPA authority.
Executive Backlash
Donald Trump issues public statements criticizing the 'betrayal' by his judicial appointees.
Initial Response
Trump announces a 10% global levy using an alternative legal avenue.
Tariff Escalation
Rate is hiked to 15% after a 'thorough review' of the court's decision.
SCOTUS Final Decision
The Supreme Court issues its 6-3 ruling in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, invalidating the tariffs.
SCOTUS Decision
The Supreme Court reverses the lower court, ruling 6-3 against the administration's tariff implementation.
SCOTUS Ruling
Supreme Court rules 6-3 against the administration's use of IEEPA for global tariffs.
Appellate Ruling
The DC Circuit Court of Appeals upholds the executive's power, leading to a SCOTUS appeal.
CIT Preliminary Ruling
In AGS Co. Auto. Sols. v. U.S. Customs, DOJ indicates it would not oppose refunds if tariffs are found unlawful.
Tariff Challenge Filed
Trade groups file a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of executive-led tariff expansions.
IEEPA Tariffs Imposed
The Trump Administration introduces tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China citing drug trafficking and trade imbalances.
President Trump has unilaterally increased the global import duty to 15%, bypassing a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his previous tariff regime. The move utilizes a temporary 150-day legal mechanism to maintain aggressive trade policies while sparking a constitutional confrontation with the judiciary.
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling limiting executive authority over tariff implementation, prompting a sharp public rebuke from Donald Trump. The decision marks a critical check on trade protectionism and reinforces judicial independence regarding delegated legislative powers.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the President authority to impose tariffs, invalidating measures introduced in 2025. This decision reinforces Congressional taxing authority and opens the door for importers to seek billions of dollars in refunds for duties collected under the now-voided executive actions.