The Supreme Court on Friday struck down a large chunk of President Donald Trump\u2019s tariff agenda, delivering a major rebuke of a key economic policy that experts say brings immediate relief to shippers but raises new questions about the president\u2019s next moves and when, or if, anyone will be refunded for tariffs they already paid.<\/p>\n
In a 6-3 ruling, the court decided that a 1977 law meant for national emergencies did not justify most of the tariffs that the Trump administration unveiled<\/a> last April. It\u2019s the first time the conservative-leaning court has overruled one of Trump\u2019s second-term policies.\u00a0<\/p>\n In a statement Friday, Long Beach Port CEO Noel Hacegaba said he hopes the ruling brings \u201cgreater certainty to the supply chain.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cFor now,\u201d he added, \u201cthe only certainty is more uncertainty.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe Port of Long Beach customers and logistics partners depend on clear, predictable trade policy to plan investments, move cargo efficiently, and keep goods flowing to American businesses and consumers,\u201d he added. \u201cAn orderly approach to tariffs helps businesses plan, and ports like Long Beach maximize their contribution to the U.S. economy.\u201d<\/p>\n A spokesperson for Hacegaba said Port officials will share more details on the decision\u2019s effects at a news conference on Wednesday.\u00a0<\/p>\n