In a critical legal examination, the Supreme Court is deeply probing the extent of President Donald Trump's executive power in imposing tariffs without Congressional approval. During oral arguments, a majority of justices expressed doubts about the legality of Trump's actions, potentially threatening a pivotal element of his economic policy.

The focus of the case is on whether the emergency powers law, invoked by Trump, grants the president authority to levy tariffs—a power traditionally held by Congress. With the American economy at stake, the case has drawn divided views, even among the court's conservative members, two of whom could limit Trump's reach.

At the heart of the debate is the major questions doctrine and the nondelegation principle, both questioning the transfer of legislat

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