Lower courts last year concluded that the president exceeded IEEPA authority in imposing many of the country-specific measures, setting up a potentially consequential ruling on the scope of executive emergency powers. The Supreme Court's decision to withhold the opinion adds to a pattern of delayed rulings on high-profile disputes involving the president. Importers, customs brokers and trade lawyers who had expected a ruling on the scheduled opinion day were left without clarity on compliance risks and potential financial exposure. The Supreme Court indicated the case remains on an expedited track, but it provided no firm date for issuing the tariff opinion. The next possible decision date could arrive at an upcoming opinion day, though that timing is not guaranteed.

Source: Hindustan Times January 15, 2026 22:02 UTC