Supreme Court Reviews Trump's Tariff Legality, Potentially Affecting $133.5 Billion
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 09 2026- Tariff Legality Review: The U.S. Supreme Court is examining the legality of tariffs imposed by Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), with potential refunds exceeding $133.5 billion if deemed unlawful, significantly impacting global trade dynamics.
- Legal Dispute Context: Lower courts ruled that IEEPA does not apply to tariffs, prompting Trump's appeal; if the Supreme Court favors Trump, it could redefine presidential authority in tariff imposition, affecting the balance of power between Congress and the executive branch.
- Market Volatility Expectations: Markets are bracing for the Supreme Court's decision, which could have profound implications for financial and political sectors, particularly increasing volatility in cryptocurrency markets due to policy uncertainty and renewed trade tensions that typically trigger hedge behavior in assets like Bitcoin.
- Historical Trend Correlation: Historical trends indicate that trade disruptions often influence Bitcoin's market behavior, with analysis suggesting that the ruling could enhance macroeconomic volatility and provide support for gold and Bitcoin as hedges, depending on the subsequent impacts on trade policy.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
