US supreme court releases more rulings as Trump tariffs decision looms – live

Unclear if court will publish much-anticipated ruling on the legality of Trump’s tariffs as US president doubles down on Greenland threats

Two boxes have been brought out at the supreme court, which means there could be up to four decisions released today.

As we wait on today’s opinions from the supreme court, it’s worth remembering that justices on the bench appeared skeptical of the administration’s arguments justifying the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to slap duties on dozens of countries, citing a national emergency. A reminder that the ability to institute taxes is a power normally only afforded to Congress.

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Source: www.theguardian.com

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