Bloomberg Tech Supreme Court Strikes Down Tariffs, West Virginia Sues Apple
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Feb 20, 2026 John McCuskey, West Virginia Attorney General focused on child welfare and state litigation. He explains why his office is suing Apple over alleged facilitation of child sexual abuse material. The conversation highlights legal strategy, how tech platforms and supply chains factor into the claims, and broader state concerns about protecting children.
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IEPA Ruling Removes Major Tariff Tool
- The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the president exceeded IEPA authority, voiding major reciprocal and fentanyl tariffs.
- Markets reacted with tech-led equity gains while bonds and the dollar fell on reduced tariff risk.
IEPA Was The Administration's Sharpest Tariff Tool
- IEPA was a blunt, flexible authority that enabled high reciprocal tariffs and fentanyl duties.
- Without IEPA the administration must rely on narrower statutes like Section 232 and Section 301, complicating future tariff policy.
Anticipate Alternate Tariff Pathways
- Expect the administration to pursue plan B options like Section 301, 232, 122, and 338 to reapply trade pressure.
- Watch which specific authorities they invoke because each has limits and investigative requirements.