# $160 billion in tariffs vanished instantly following a landmark 6-3 Supreme Court ruling.

*business · news · 2026-02-20 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- The Supreme Court blocked Trump's use of IEEPA for imposing global trade tariffs by a 6-3 ruling.
- Trump immediately imposed a temporary 10% global tariff under Section 122, limited to 150 days.
- Section 232 and existing Section 301 tariffs, including China tariffs, remain fully in force and unaffected.
- Trump publicly criticized Supreme Court justices he nominated, highlighting a new rift with the Court.
- Future tariff extensions beyond 150 days now depend on Congressional approval, shifting strategic focus to Capitol Hill.

**Countries:** United States

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