Trump Says Supreme Court Noted He Has ‘Absolute Right’ to Impose New Tariffs

The president said the high court’s decision does not stop his administration from pursuing new tariffs under other trade laws.
Trump Says Supreme Court Noted He Has ‘Absolute Right’ to Impose New Tariffs
Shipping containers are stacked at a terminal at the port of Los Angeles in Long Beach, Calif., on March 10, 2026. Caroline Brehman/Reuters
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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President Donald Trump said he retains the “absolute right” to impose tariffs through other legal mechanisms despite a Supreme Court ruling that struck down a major portion of his administration’s tariff program, signaling that the White House plans to continue pursuing new trade penalties against foreign partners.

In a March 15 post on Truth Social, Trump criticized the court’s decision invalidating tariffs imposed under emergency powers but said the ruling left open other avenues for imposing duties.

Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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