Trump calls Supreme Court justices ‘disgrace to our nation’ and plans ‘10 percent global tariff’: live updates
In a 6-3 decision, the justices held that Trump’s tariffs were not permitted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act
President Donald Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court after it struck down his sweeping tariffs, marking the end of one of his signature economic initiatives.
During a press conference Friday, the 79-year-old Republican raged at the justices who ruled against him, labeling them “fools and lapdogs” and a “disgrace to our nation.” He added that he will sign an executive order to implement a 10 percent global tariff.
Meanwhile, a number of lawmakers — particularly Democrats — lauded the Supreme Court’s ruling as a victory for American consumers and the separation of powers.
In the 6–3 opinion released on Friday morning, the justices ruled that Trump’s levies were not authorized under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which permits the president to regulate trade in “unusual and extraordinary” circumstances when a national emergency is declared.
Chief Justice John Roberts authored the ruling, and was joined by conservative Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett in addition to the high court’s three liberal justices.
“The president asserts the extraordinary power to unilaterally impose tariffs of unlimited amount, duration, and scope,” Roberts wrote. “In light of the breadth, history, and constitutional context of that asserted authority, he must identify clear congressional authorization to exercise it.”
Previously, two lower courts, including the U.S. Court of International Trade, sided with the businesses that sued the administration, saying the president had overstepped his authority when declaring a national emergency.
Trump calls justices who ruled against him a 'disgrace to our nation'
During a White House briefing Friday afternoon, Trump lashed out at the six Supreme Court justices who ruled against him on tariffs.
“I'm ashamed of certain members of the court — absolutely ashamed — for not having the courage to do what's right for the country,” the Republican president said during a press briefing.
He went on to call the justices a “disgrace to our nation” and “fools and lapdogs.”
10 percent global tariff to be implemented via executive order after Supreme Court defeat, Trump says
Trump said he'll sign an executive order to enact a 10 percent global tariff after the Supreme Court’s decision, which struck down his sweeping levies.
Trump on the court: 'They could have made this decision a long time ago'
After disputing its ruling, Trump criticized the court for taking too long to make its decision.
"They could have made this decision a long time ago,” he said. “We've waited months...that gave uncertainty.”
The president lists off three acts that he says justify his sweeping levies
After attacking the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on tariffs, Trump listed three acts that he says justify his sweeping levies.
Specifically, he pointed to aspects of the Trade Expansion of Act 1962, the Trade Act of 1974 and the Tariff Act of 1930.
Trump praises the justices who dissented in tariff ruling
During his press conference on Friday, Trump praised the three justices who dissented, singling out Brett Kavanaugh.
"I would like to thank Justice Kavanaugh for his, frankly, his genius and his great ability — very proud of that appointment,” the president said.
The Trump tariffs most affected after Supreme Court ruling
The United States' highest court has invalidated some of President Donald Trump's most sweeping tariffs, ruling 6-3 that he exceeded his authority by invoking an emergency powers law to justify new taxes on goods from almost every nation globally.
This decision, delivered on Friday, overturns a core set of levies Mr Trump imposed under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
The IEEPA grants the president broad powers to regulate commerce following a declaration of national emergency.
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The Trump tariffs most affected after Supreme Court ruling
'There is now no room for doubt:' Mitch McConnell applauds court's ruling
Sen. Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican and the former Senate majority leader, applauded the high court’s decision.
“Today, the Supreme Court reaffirmed authority that has rested with Congress for centuries,” he said in a statement on Friday.
“As a matter of Constitutional authority, there is now no room for doubt: the use of IEEPA to circumvent Congress in the imposition of tariffs – already without precedent – is also illegal,” he added.
Trump went on expletive-laden rant when learning of court’s ruling, report says
President Trump went on an expletive-laden tirade upon learning of the high court’s ruling, according to a report.
The Republican president was having breakfast with a group of governors on Friday morning when the court struck down the president’s sweeping tariffs in a 6-3 ruling.
Trump reportedly became “enraged” and “started ranting about the decision,” according to CNN.
At one point he attacked the judiciary, saying “these effing courts,” according to the outlet.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Independent.
Stocks jump as Wall Street reacts to bombshell Supreme Court tariffs ruling
U.S. stocks edged higher Friday after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
The bombshell ruling offered relief to investors after weaker-than-expected economic data dented sentiment earlier in the day.
The U.S. top court ruled against Trump's global tariffs enacted under a federal law meant for national emergencies.
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Wall Street reacts to bombshell Supreme Court tariffs ruling
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Congress and White House 'will determine the best path forward'
Following this morning’s ruling, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said that Congress and the White House will work together to determine next steps.
“No one can deny that the President’s use of tariffs has brought in billions of dollars and created immense leverage for America’s trade strategy and for securing strong, reciprocal America-first trade agreements with countries that had been taking advantage of American workers for decades,” the Louisiana Republican wrote in a post on X.
“Congress and the Administration will determine the best path forward in the coming weeks,” he added.
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