U.S. Supreme Court Sets Friday as Date for Ruling on Tariff Issue

Odaily News The U.S. Supreme Court has designated this Friday as the day for releasing opinions, marking the first opportunity for a ruling on President Trump's global tariff policy.

The court's website announced this as the justices return from their four-week holiday recess. The court never discloses in advance which opinions are ready, stating only that rulings on argued cases may be issued when the justices convene at 10:00 a.m. Washington time.

Given the expedited procedures the court has applied to the case so far, the tariff ruling is highly likely to be announced that day. A ruling against Trump would weaken his signature economic policy and constitute his most significant legal setback since returning to the White House.

The core dispute centers on the tariffs implemented by Trump on April 2, "Emancipation Day" — a policy imposing 10% to 50% tariffs on most imports, with additional tariffs levied on Canada and Mexico under the pretext of combating fentanyl smuggling. (Jin10)