February 20, 2026
Legal Expert Jonathan Turley Confirms President Donald Trump Still Has Powerful Tools Available — Including a Massive Tariff Toolbox — Following SCOTUS Outrageous Ruling
In a deeply controversial 6-3 decision released Friday, the U.S. The post Legal Expert Jonathan Turley Confirms President Donald Trump Still Has Powerful Tools Available — Including a Massive Tariff Toolbox — Following SCOTUS Outrageous Ruling appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
TL;DR
- The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump's use of IEEPA for tariffs exceeded presidential authority.
- Chief Justice Roberts argued that tariffs are a form of taxation, which constitutionally belongs to Congress.
- Legal expert Jonathan Turley and Justice Kavanaugh believe Trump has other statutory tools to impose tariffs.
- Alternative statutes mentioned include the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 and the Trade Act of 1974.
- The Court did not address whether collected tariff revenue must be returned, leaving potential for future disputes.
- The ruling could lead to years of litigation unless Congress intervenes.
- There is political pressure on Congress to codify Trump's tariff agenda.
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