The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs on Friday, a significant decision that could redirect the course of the administration’s economic and foreign policy agenda. Other cases, including the fight over his push to fire the leaders at other independent agencies, have received a more favorable audience at the Supreme Court. Video Ad Feedback The Supreme Court said President Trump's tariffs are illegal, so what comes next? 5:11 • Source: CNN The Supreme Court said President Trump's tariffs are illegal, so what comes next? Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call/Getty Images/FileThe timing of the Supreme Court’s tariffs decision has long been a point of speculation.

Source: CNN February 20, 2026 22:19 UTC