The United States Supreme Court is preparing to return to the bench on January 20, a date when it is expected to deliver fresh rulings in argued cases—though some of the most closely watched disputes remain unresolved.
Among the matters still awaiting a verdict is the challenge to President Donald Trump’s expansive global tariff regime, a case with wide economic and political implications both inside and outside the United States. Despite intense public interest, the court has given no indication that a decision on the tariffs will be included in the upcoming round.
The court’s schedule shows that the justices will convene for a regular sitting next Tuesday, during which opinions may be released. As is customary, the court has not disclosed which cases will be decided on that day, leaving lawyers, policymakers and markets guessing about what may—or may not—emerge from the bench.
For now, the fate of the tariff dispute remains uncertain, underscoring the court’s careful pacing as it weighs issues that could reshape trade policy and executive power.
