Trump lashes out at US Supreme Court, rolls out new 10% global tariffs
In a consequential decision with billions of dollars on the line, the US Supreme Court on Friday upheld a lower-court ruling striking down President Donald Trump’s tariffs, coming just as the White House confirmed his visit to Beijing from March 31 to April 2. By invalidating tariffs imposed under emergency presidential powers, the decision removes…
By invalidating tariffs imposed under emergency presidential powers, the decision removes a powerful tool the White House had used to pressure Beijing, potentially weakening Washington’s bargaining position. It also complicates Washington’s trade negotiations worldwide, even as some countries have already signed deals with the US.
Trump on Friday slammed the ruling as “deeply disappointing”, saying he was “ashamed of certain members of the court” and that some justices were “disloyal and unpatriotic”.
“They also are a, frankly, disgrace to our nation, those justices,” he said in a press briefing. He added that in his opinion, the court “has been swayed by foreign interests and a political movement”.
The administration pivoted quickly on Friday, with Trump announcing new 10 per cent global tariffs “effective immediately” under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. That law grants the president limited, temporary authority to impose import restrictions to deal with balance-of-payments emergencies.
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Canada, Brazil hardest hit as Trump unleashes new global tariff blitz
Canada, Brazil hardest hit as Trump unleashes new global tariff blitz
