Donald Trump on Wednesday sharply criticised a ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States that struck down his administration’s tariff policy, escalating tensions between the executive branch and the judiciary over trade authority.
In his State of the Union address, Trump described the 6–3 decision as “unfortunate” and “disappointing,” arguing that the court’s intervention undermined his efforts to protect American economic interests.
The ruling invalidated tariffs imposed under an emergency law without congressional approval, reinforcing constitutional limits on executive trade powers.
New Tariff Measures Announced
Shortly after the decision, Trump unveiled fresh global tariffs, initially set at 10 percent on imports and later increased to 15 percent. He cited Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 as the legal foundation for the move.
The Trade Act authorises the president to impose temporary trade measures for up to 150 days to address balance-of-payments concerns, after which congressional approval is required.
Trump maintained that the revised tariff measures are legally sound and more effective, insisting that additional congressional action would not be necessary.
Political And Economic Implications
With narrow Republican majorities in both chambers of Congress and midterm elections approaching in November, the renewed tariff push is expected to spark further legislative and political debate.
The dispute underscores broader tensions over the scope of presidential authority in shaping U.S. trade policy and may have significant implications for global markets and diplomatic relations in the months ahead.
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