Skip to main content
institutional access

You are connecting from
Lake Geneva Public Library,
please login or register to take advantage of your institution's Ground News Plan.

Published loading...Updated

Chamber of Commerce: Tariffs ruling ‘welcome news’ for businesses, consumers

The Supreme Court invalidated tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, but average tariffs remain near historic highs at 9.1%, Yale Budget Lab found.

  • On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, a ruling that affected business owners.
  • After firms sued, Learning Resources and other companies challenged the policy after tariffs raised costs and prompted litigation, with some holding prices steady for months.
  • Market indicators showed a muted rally, with the S&P 500 rising 0.7% and the Nasdaq about 0.9% on Friday, as investors weighed next steps, French added.
  • Trade groups said firms warned that a complex refund process for tariffs already paid will temper celebrations, while the US Chamber of Commerce urged the lower court to ensure a seamless refund process for US importers.
  • The Trump administration signaled it can pursue other tariff authorities, including a 10% global tariff under a separate statute, and `We have other ways- numerous other ways`, a Trump official said, expecting the issue to remain in court for years.
Insights by Ground AI

19 Articles

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 46% of the sources are Center
46% Center

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

wamc.org broke the news in on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal