WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Sunday asserted his right to impose tariffs, despite the Supreme Court last month striking down his global tariff measures.
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In a series of posts on his Truth Social platform, Trump said he “has the absolute right to charge TARIFFS in another form” and confirmed that he had already started implementing new duties. Shortly after the court ruling, he imposed a 10 percent tariff on US imports via executive order.
Trump Blasts SCOTUS Tariff Ruling, Calls Justices “Dem”
President criticizes decision as aiding U.S. rivals, vows to bypass ruling with new tariffs. #WashingtonEye pic.twitter.com/fEYQZncfLP
— Washington Eye (@washington_EY) March 16, 2026
The announcement coincides with Washington launching trade investigations into 60 economies, including China, the European Union, and Japan. The probes will examine whether these countries have failed to address forced labor practices or engaged in trade practices that restrict US commerce.
Trump’s posts came hours after Beijing criticized the United States, urging it to “immediately correct its erroneous ways.” China’s commerce ministry described the new investigations as “extremely unilateral, arbitrary, and discriminatory” and accused Washington of attempting to construct trade barriers. Chinese and US trade officials met in Paris on Sunday for a two-day round of negotiations.
Trump also criticized the Supreme Court and federal judge James Boasberg over separate legal matters. He said the Court “knew where I stood” on tariffs but chose to rule against him, potentially benefiting foreign countries and companies. Additionally, he excoriated Boasberg for quashing subpoenas in a probe related to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling the decision politically motivated.
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Trump has been openly critical of Powell and the Fed’s interest rate policies, while also attempting to remove Fed governor Lisa Cook. In January, the Supreme Court expressed doubts about the administration’s efforts to fire Cook, signaling judicial skepticism over Trump’s approach.
Trump concluded his post by blaming the Supreme Court for harming the country and defended his decision to publicly criticize the Court as fulfilling his obligation to speak “the TRUTH.”