Supreme Court will not issue decision on tariffs today

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  January 14, 2026 at 15:30  |  1:36  |  CNBC
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Eamon Javers — Senior Washington Correspondent, CNBC

Summary

Eamon Javers reports that the Supreme Court did not issue a tariff decision and has finished issuing decisions for the day, so the timing of any ruling remains unclear. He says Washington and global markets are watching how the president's 2026 tariff regime will be set. Javers also outlines how the administration could preserve tariff revenue if the Supreme Court strikes down the current tariffs, including licensing fees and other statutory authorities.

  • Supreme Court issued other decisions but no tariff ruling.
  • The court wrapped for the day; timing of a tariff decision is unclear.
  • Interest is high in Washington and globally over the 2026 tariff regime.
  • The administration is determined to continue collecting tariff money.
  • If tariffs are struck down, a licensing-fee arrangement could be considered.
  • Other possible authorities include Sections 338, 232, 301, and 122.
  • Javers says a Supreme Court strike-down is the betting option.
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