Will Chief Justice Roberts Strike Down Trump’s Tariffs, or Remain His Lapdog?

Abstract

Chief Justice John Roberts is at a crossroads. Will he rule against President Trump in the tariffs case or be Trump’s loyal lackey? Trump insists that his self-imposed tariffs are lawful and that a court order invalidating them will be a disaster. Others, including lower federal court judges, 12 states’ governments, and some small businesses, insist that Trump’s tariffs are outright illegal because they are without statutory authorization.

Document Type

Op-ed

Publication Date

11-17-2025

Source Publication

The Hill

Disciplines

Law | Supreme Court of the United States

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