Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs That Have Caused Video Game Console Price Increases

On February 20, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled via a 6-3 vote that most of the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, which have affected the prices of consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, were unconstitutional. The Trump administration cited the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) as a way to enforce its tariffs on countries like China, which had an adverse effect on the gaming industry.

Feb 21, 2026 - 06:39

Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs That Have Caused Video Game Console Price Increases

On February 20, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled via a 6-3 vote that most of the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, which have affected the prices of consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, were unconstitutional. The Trump administration cited the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) as a way to enforce its tariffs on countries like China, which had an adverse effect on the gaming industry.

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