Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs

As reported by Power & Motion, "In a 6-3 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down the tariffs put in place by the Trump Administration. The court ruled that the President exceeded his authority and taxes such as tariffs require the authorization of Congress."

Tariff uncertainty has had an impact on the electrical industry in 2025 by driving up supply chain costs, increasing project expenses, and disrupting planning and investment. Read more about the impacts in this article by Tom Zind.

In last year's special report on the Top 40 electrical design firms, More than 85% of the Top 40 survey respondents expected tariffs to negatively impact their businesses. That concern was tied to higher materials prices and potential shortages, which had potential to change the cost equation for many construction and design projects.

In the coming weeks, the 2026 Top 40 electrical design firms will be revealed, and this year's survey will monitor how industry leaders expect today's court ruling to impact the coming year. In addition, stay tuned to for more developments and special reports on how today's court ruling will impact the electrical industry.