Expert's Opinion

Supreme Court Trade Ruling & Print Industry Ramifications

Stephanie Buka of PRINTING United Alliance explores the executive branch’s ability to rely on emergency powers for large-scale tariff actions.

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By Stephanie Buka, Government Affairs Manager, PRINTING United Alliance A US Supreme Court decision has redrawn the lines around presidential trade authority—an outcome with meaningful implications for the printing industry. On February 20, 2026, in a 6–3 ruling, the Court determined that President Donald Trump did not have authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose broad, country-specific tariffs.  The majority found tha...

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