Trump Says US Losing Ability to Issue Tariffs a ‘Terrible Blow’ for National Security

Several lower courts have ruled against the tariffs but left them in place while the Supreme Court considers the issue.

President Donald Trump holds a chart as he delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images

President Donald Trump warned that the United States would be victimized by other countries if the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against his tariff policies.

“Tariffs are an overwhelming benefit to our Nation, as they have been incredible for our National Security and Prosperity (like nobody has ever seen before!),” the president wrote in a post on Truth Social on Jan. 2.