Trump tariffs live updates: President rages at ‘these effing courts’ after justices deliver major blow
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 slammed the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down his sweeping tariffs, marking the end of one of his signature economic initiatives.
The 79-year-old Republican labeled the landmark ruling a “disgrace,” while a number of lawmakers, particularly Democrats, lauded the decision 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 is scheduled to hold a briefing on the decision at 12:45 p.m. ET, according to the White House.
Trump calls court's ruling a 'disgrace': report
President Donald Trump has responded to the Supreme Court’s landmark decision to strike down his tariffs.
During a White House breakfast on Friday morning, he called the decision a “disgrace,” according to CNN, which reported that he “has a backup plan.”
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.
How is the UK reacting? It insists on its 'privileged position'
The U.K.'s foreign secretary is due to meet her U.S. counterpart Marco Rubio in the next hour.
Yvette Cooper may have this new development to add to her agenda now, as the U.K. tries to seek clarity on what this means for their trading relationship.
But in a brief statement in the meantime, the government has said it expects its "privileged trading position" with the U.S. to live on.
"The UK enjoys the lowest reciprocal tariffs globally, and under any scenario we expect our privileged trading position with the US to continue," a British government spokesperson said. "We will work with the (U.S.) administration to understand how the ruling will affect tariffs for the UK and the rest of the world."
Trump set to hold afternoon briefing on court's tariff decision
Trump is set to hold a briefing on the Supreme Court’s landmark decision at 12:45 p.m. ET, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Rand Paul says ruling makes clear what 'should have been obvious'
Sen. Rand Paul, a Kentucky Republican who has frequently found himself at odds with the administration, said the ruling “makes plain what should have been obvious.”
He wrote on X that the authority to impose tariffs is “very clearly a branch of the power to tax.”
Mike Pence weighs in on court's decision
Former Vice President Mike Pence weighed in on the Supreme Court’s high-profile tariff decision — calling it a win for Americans and the constitutional system.
“Today’s 6-3 ruling by the Supreme Court is a Victory for the American People and a Win for the Separation of Powers enshrined in the Constitution of the United States,” Pence wrote in a post on X.
Some financial experts say court's ruling is unlikely to cause major market movement
Some financial experts have said that the court’s ruling will have minimal market impact, as investors had anticipated the decision.
“The Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s tariffs will unlikely be a big game changer for markets,” Matthew Ryan, the head of market strategy at Ebury, a global financial services firm, said in a statement.
“Not only was the decision broadly expected, but the president has already signalled that he will quickly pivot to other legal tools to achieve similar trade restrictions, and he has at his disposal multiple levers to pull in order to circumvent the verdict,” he added.
Gorsuch struck a conversational tone with those who may be against the ruling
Justice Neil Gorsuch struck a conversational tone with those who may be against the ruling in his concurring opinion, telling them that ultimately, this is a good thing.
"For those who think it important for the Nation to impose more tariffs, I understand that today’s decision will be disappointing. All I can offer them is that most major decisions affecting the rights and responsibilities of the American people (including the duty to pay taxes and tariffs) are funneled through the legislative process for a reason," Gorsuch wrote.
"But if history is any guide, the tables will turn and the day will come when those disappointed by today’s result will appreciate the legislative process for the bulwark of liberty it is,” the Trump-appointed justice added.
Gorsuch ruled with the majority against Trump but he did take issue with some aspects of the majority's argument.
He called out his liberal colleagues for reading IEEPA narrowly but not doing the same for other cases that call into question the "major questions doctrine." That is a legal interpretation of the Constitution in which Congress must very clearly authorize the executive branch to make a major political or economic decision, otherwise we must defer to Congress for authority.
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