Washington erupted in controversy as President Trump condemned the Supreme Court’s tariff smackdown as disgraceful, vowing a 10% universal import tariff in response. Speaking to reporters, he portrayed the ruling as a surrender to global looters undermining U.S. prosperity.
In a landmark Friday decision, the court invalidated Trump’s tariffs imposed via 1977 emergency powers, ruling them unauthorized against partners including India. The move curtailed his leverage in trade disputes.
Trump expressed profound disappointment, shaming justices without backbone. ‘Dissenting votes prove the truth—no one can refute them,’ he asserted. He accused the bench of influence from overseas agendas and insignificant agitators, contrasting his massive, fraud-tainted victory.
‘They’re cocky, dumb, and scream the loudest, scaring judges into inaction,’ Trump charged. He framed tariffs as cornerstones of economic defense, essential for restoring America’s dominance.
Refusing defeat, Trump teased aggressive pivots: trade halts or escalated duties. ‘Court bent to foreigners, but we have aces up our sleeve—possibly collecting more cash. A 10% global add-on tariff for all,’ he warned. The verdict supercharges his power, dooming celebrants to dismay with incoming hardline measures.
Markets watched nervously as Trump’s rhetoric hinted at intensified protectionism, potentially upending supply chains and alliances.