The US Supreme Court has decided not to expedite the consideration of a challenge to Donald Trump’s tariffs brought by Learning Resources, a family-owned toy company. The company had requested the court to fast-track the review of the dispute, but the Supreme Court denied this request. Learning Resources had previously obtained a court ruling on May 29 that Trump could not unilaterally impose tariffs using the emergency legal authority he had invoked. However, this ruling is currently on hold, keeping the tariffs in effect.
The company’s plea to the Supreme Court aimed to bypass the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, where the case is still pending. Two district courts have already ruled that Trump’s tariffs are not justified under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. These rulings are under appeal, with no court yet supporting the broad emergency tariff authority claimed by Trump.
By declining to expedite the case, the Supreme Court has allowed the lower courts to continue their proceedings before potentially taking up the challenge. This decision maintains the status quo regarding the legality of Trump’s tariffs, highlighting the ongoing legal battle and uncertainty surrounding the issue. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for the use of emergency tariff authority in the future.
