Commentary: Trump’s Tariffs Face a Supreme Court Showdown
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The industry seems to have become desensitized to tariffs. However, last week’s news that a U.S. federal appeals court ruled Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs unlawful has kindled a glimmer of hope.
The ruling is set to take effect on Oct. 14, leaving the Trump administration a month to decide whether to appeal to the Supreme Court. Unsurprisingly, the administration didn’t wait that long, filing its petition with the high court this past Wednesday evening.
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What Happened When
- As of end of August 2025：
- The cumulative value of reciprocal and fentanyl tariffs reached around $100 billion.
- Late August 2025：
- Trump tweeted that the Section 232 investigation into U.S. furniture manufacturing would be completed within 50 days.
- Sept. 1, 2025：
- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed in an interview the possible use of Section 338 tariffs.
- Sept. 3, 2025：
- The Trump administration filed a petition with the Supreme Court to appeal the federal appeals court decision.
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