In a dramatic turn of events, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs that were imposed under a law designed for national emergencies. The ruling declared that the use of emergency powers to justify broad trade tariffs was unlawful.
However, instead of backing down, President Trump immediately announced a new move: an additional 10% global tariff on U.S. trade partners, saying he would rely on alternative legal authorities to implement them.
Speaking to reporters after the decision, Trump argued that the ruling actually strengthened presidential power over trade policy.
“The Supreme Court’s decision today made a president’s ability to both regulate trade and impose tariffs more powerful and more crystal clear, rather than less,” he said.
Trump also expressed frustration with certain members of the Court, stating he was “ashamed” that they did not support what he described as necessary actions to protect the country.
Despite the setback, Trump insisted that the ruling leaves him “more powerful” and suggested he could now impose even higher tariffs if needed.