Morning Joe Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs
Feb 23, 2026
A deep dive into the Supreme Court decision that struck down Trump-era tariffs and what it means for executive power. Heated reactions and a debate over how Congress should respond. Live blizzard coverage with travel bans and snowfall updates. Polling shifts around Trump’s support and the economic fallout from tariffs. Sports recaps including Premier League action and U.S. men's hockey gold.
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Court Reins In Presidential Tariff Power
- The Supreme Court ruled the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize sweeping presidential tariffs, reasserting Congress's taxing power.
- Neil Gorsuch's concurrence urged Congress to legislate and warned against concentrating policymaking in the executive branch.
Gorsuch Calls For Restoring Congressional Authority
- Gorsuch condemned sidestepping Congress, calling the legislative process deliberate by design and essential for broad policy choices.
- He framed the ruling as protecting Article One and preventing one-person policymaking even when action seems urgent.
Congress Should Reassert Its Lawmaking Role
- Congress must reclaim its role by codifying policies rather than letting presidents act unilaterally.
- Joe Scarborough and panel urged lawmakers to be 'jealous' of their powers and act even against preferred executive policies.