Illinois Toy Companies Challenge Trump’s Emergency Tariffs Before Supreme Court; Court Declines to Expedite Case

Two Illinois-based toy companies have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a challenge against President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs imposed under emergency powers. The businesses are seeking a rapid review by the Court, aiming to bypass the usual appeals process and have oral arguments heard as soon as this fall. The tariffs, which affect hundreds of billions of dollars in trade, have broad economic implications worldwide. However, on June 20, 2025, the Supreme Court declined to expedite the case, choosing not to fast-track the legal challenge before lower courts have issued rulings. This decision means the companies must continue pursuing their case through the standard appellate process, delaying any definitive Supreme Court ruling on the legality of the tariffs.