US Supreme Court leaves Trump's global tariffs in limbo – ruling on February 20? Here's what we know

The United States Supreme Court issued three decisions on Tuesday but did not decide the closely watched dispute over the legality of US President Donald Trump's global tariffs.

The court is preparing to begin a four-week recess, and under its usual procedures for releasing opinions, the next potential day for a tariff decision is 20 February, reported Bloomberg.

Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) does not announce the next date when it will issue rulings. It does not announce in advance which rulings will be released on a given date.

A ruling against Trump on tariffs would deliver his biggest legal defeat since returning to the White House. At issue are Trump’s April 2 “Liberation Day” tariffs, which placed levies of 10-50% on most imports, along with duties imposed on Canada, Mexico and China in the name of addressing fentanyl trafficking.

A decision against Trump could also open the way for more than $130 billion in refunds. It could also undercut his threat to impose more tariffs on European countries that are resisting his attempt to take over Greenland. Trump hasn’t said what legal authority he would try to use to impose those duties.

(This is a developing story. Keep checking for more updates)