President Donald Trump fired back at the Supreme Court on Monday, vowing to slap steeper tariffs on countries he claims have ‘robbed America blind’ for decades. Speaking via Truth Social, he made clear: no new nod from Congress is needed for his trade arsenal.
The provocative post arrives as India shelves a high-stakes Washington trip for trade talks, rattled by the court’s recent strike-down of Trump-era tariffs. This decision has injected chaos into ongoing negotiations, leaving delegations in limbo.
‘Presidents don’t need Congress for tariffs – it’s pre-approved in various statutes. The Supreme Court’s laughable ruling just confirmed it,’ Trump asserted. He warned trading partners against testing the limits, promising penalties ‘way beyond’ current deals for long-time offenders.
While the White House stays mum officially, insiders reveal quiet diplomacy persists with partners worldwide. For India, the timing couldn’t be worse. Their team aimed to hammer out a provisional agreement slashing export tariffs and ramping up American goods inflows.
A well-placed source confirmed the trip’s delay followed bilateral huddles, citing tariff unpredictability post-ruling. No rescheduling yet, as both sides await legal clarity.
Trump’s unyielding stance revives memories of his first-term trade wars, which reshaped global supply chains. Critics fear renewed battles could spike prices and strain alliances, but supporters hail it as essential America First policy. With midterm elections looming, this tariff tussle may dominate headlines.