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Wastewater Digest
Feb 23
Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era tariffs, raising implications for infrastructure costs
The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled against tariffs imposed under President Trump, finding that the executive branch exceeded its statutory authority in implementing the trade measures.
For the water and wastewater sector, the decision could have implications for the cost of imported materials and equipment, including pumps, treatment components, electrical systems and specialty metals that have been subject to fluctuating trade policies in recent years. Utilities and engineering firms have previously cited tariffs as contributing to higher capital project costs and supply chain uncertainty.
