The Trump administration is exploring alternative routes to implement tariffs even if the Supreme Court invalidates the use of the 1977 National Emergencies Act. Legal analysts suggest several pathways remain available—including Congressional action, trade authority statutes, and executive orders under different legislative frameworks. The Supreme Court's potential ruling could reshape how presidents leverage emergency powers for economic policy, but officials have prepared contingency strategies. If the 1977 law gets struck down, expect the administration to pivot toward more conventional tariff mechanisms that don't rely on emergency declarations. This legal chess match matters for investors tracking inflation expectations and trade policy impacts on asset markets.