President Donald Trump reacted explosively to the Supreme Court’s block on his tariff powers, branding the decision a national embarrassment during a White House briefing. He threatened to impose a blanket 10% extra tariff across all imports, escalating his battle against what he calls America’s exploitation by trading partners.
The high court’s Friday ruling declared Trump’s use of a 1977 emergency statute invalid for levying steep duties on allies like India and others. Justices determined it exceeded presidential authority, dealing a blow to Trump’s economic nationalism.
‘Shame on some of those judges—they lack the courage to act in our country’s interest,’ Trump fumed. He praised dissenting opinions as unassailable and lambasted the majority for succumbing to ‘foreign interests and a tiny political movement.’ Trump reiterated his electoral triumph amid alleged widespread cheating, securing an unassailable mandate.
Criticizing opponents as noisy and clueless, Trump argued they intimidate timid judges from upholding American priorities. Tariffs, he emphasized, are vital for economic security and national revival.
The president outlined bold countermeasures: severing trade ties or hiking tariffs further. ‘This decision emboldens me. We’ll use every tool available—maybe even more revenue-generating options,’ he said. Happiness over the ruling will be short-lived, Trump predicted, as stricter policies roll out.
This showdown underscores deepening rifts over trade policy, with Trump’s defiance likely to spark market volatility and diplomatic friction worldwide.