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Supreme Court limits Trump tariffs, but CFOs still face a volatile trade landscape

Supreme Court strikes down emergency tariff powers, but trade uncertainty persists for business leaders

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Supreme Court limits Trump tariffs, but CFOs still face a volatile trade landscape

Why This Matters

Why this matters: CFOs must reassess tariff exposure and supply chain costs despite the court's partial victory, as policy volatility continues to create forecasting challenges.

Supreme Court limits Trump tariffs, but CFOs still face a volatile trade landscape

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump overstepped his authority by using emergency powers to levy tariffs in 2025, striking down portions of duties on steel, aluminum, and Chinese imports. Despite the ruling, CFOs and manufacturers face continued trade policy uncertainty, with small and midsize businesses particularly vulnerable to tariff impacts on supply chains and pricing strategies.

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Fortune

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Why We Covered This

Finance leaders must update cost models and supply chain assumptions given the court's partial tariff rollback, while maintaining contingency plans for future trade policy shifts that could impact COGS and working capital.

Key Takeaways
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump overstepped his authority by using emergency powers to levy tariffs in 2025, striking down portions of duties on steel, aluminum, and Chinese imports.
CFOs and manufacturers face continued trade policy uncertainty, with small and midsize businesses particularly vulnerable to tariff impacts on supply chains and pricing strategies.
Key DatesReference:2025
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David Okafor

Treasury and cash management specialist covering working capital optimization.

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