‘I just don’t understand this argument,’ Sotomayor said with other justices expressing skepticism at the legality of duties

The top US court will decide if many of Trump's tariffs are legal in a case with major implications for presidential power and billions of dollars.

‘I just don’t understand this argument,’ Sotomayor said with other justices expressing skepticism at the legality of duties

The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments in a lawsuit challenging whether President Donald Trump has the authority to levy tariffs.

Donald Trump's use of tariffs in the last nine months was sharply questioned during arguments before the Supreme Court.

Even if the high court rules against Trump, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said the president will find another way to impose tariffs.

Trump's administration is trying to defend his tariffs after lower courts ruled that he had exceeded his authority.

Hearing the case challenging the legality of the tariffs imposed by the US president, the judges expressed sharp criticism of the government's trade policies.

Trump’s trade tariffs are impacting the US and the global economy.