Supreme Court justices on Wednesday raised doubts about the legality of President Donald Trump’s tariffs in a case that could have major repercussions for the global economy and represents a key test of presidential authority.

Justices from both conservative and liberal wings questioned the administration’s attorney on whether Trump had overstepped congressional powers by imposing tariffs under a 1977 law intended for use during national emergencies.

However, several conservative justices also added that the president’s traditional authority in matters of foreign policy suggests that the Court may be deeply divided in its eventual ruling.

If the US Supreme Court rules that Trump’s tariffs are illegal, it could have significant implications for both the economy and international trad

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