WASHINGTON —

The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday, weighing the legality and authority of President Donald Trump in implementing sweeping tariffs.

The Justices expressed skepticism in the hours-long session over the Trump administration's use of tariffs. The Court must decide whether the policies are within the president's legal authority or an illegal power grab, according to legal experts.

The administration has long-argued that the tariffs are not meant to generate revenue but provide regulatory tools aimed at addressing national security threats, including foreign governments' roles in the illicit drug trade.

"We don't contend that what's being exercised here is the power to tax. It's the power to regulate foreign commerce," the administration's lawyer, Solicitor General J

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