Trump Criticizes Supreme Court Over Tariff Decision, Signals Fresh Trade Action

US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized the Supreme Court of the United States, one week after it invalidated his sweeping global tariff policy. Trump warned that the ruling could potentially result in “hundreds of billions of dollars” being returned to foreign countries and companies that he claims have long taken advantage of the United States.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump expressed strong disagreement with the judgment, stating that it may allow foreign entities to receive what he described as an “undeserved windfall.” He argued that nations and corporations that have allegedly benefited at America’s expense for decades could now claim massive refunds due to the court’s decision.

Trump also questioned whether the case could be reheard or reconsidered, suggesting that the Supreme Court may not have fully anticipated the financial implications of its ruling.

What the Supreme Court Ruled

In a 6–3 majority decision, the Supreme Court held that Trump’s use of emergency powers under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose broad “reciprocal” tariffs was unconstitutional.

Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, stated that the US Constitution does not grant the executive branch unilateral authority to levy taxes. The court emphasized that the framers of the Constitution vested the power of taxation in Congress, not the presidency.

Economic and Legal Impact

The ruling has introduced fresh uncertainty for businesses and global trading partners. While lower tariffs could reduce cost pressures on companies and consumers, economists caution that ongoing legal disputes and policy shifts may create market instability.

Billions of dollars collected under the now-invalidated tariff framework could potentially face refund claims. However, the Supreme Court did not provide specific guidance on how any reimbursement process should proceed.

Trump’s Next Move

Despite the setback, Trump indicated he would move quickly to reintroduce tariffs using alternative legal authority. Within hours of the ruling, he announced plans to impose a new 10% tariff, which he later increased to 15%.

The development signals that trade tensions and legal battles over executive authority may continue, adding another layer of uncertainty to US economic policy and global markets.