The U.S. Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments for November 5th to hear two challenges to former President Donald Trump’s authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. This comes after the Court included the tariffs dispute in its docket for the 2025-26 term, officially confirmed by an updated calendar published on Thursday morning.
The legal challenge covers a highly expedited timeline reflecting the urgency conveyed by both parties. The government is expected to submit its brief just days after the Court granted review, with the challengers’ responses due approximately a month later. The Trump administration contends that a federal appeals court’s earlier decision declaring the tariffs unlawful has disrupted critical and sensitive diplomatic trade negotiations. On the other side, the challengers cite the severe economic hardships imposed by such trade measures, as detailed in their memorandum.
With this addition, the Supreme Court adjusted its November docket. The case initially set for November 5th was moved forward, and Hamm v. Smith, a separate death-penalty case, was removed from the November schedule and is expected to be rescheduled.
Legal practitioners and entities engaged in international trade will watch closely as the Supreme Court hears this dispute, which has significant implications for trade policy and economic regulation. Further information about the scheduled proceedings can be found on SCOTUSblog.