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Trump hits out at 'deeply disappointing' Supreme Court decision

Trump hits out at 'deeply disappointing' Supreme Court decision

Summary

President Donald Trump expressed his disappointment after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned global tariffs he implemented last year. The court ruled that President Trump overstepped his authority by using a law meant for national emergencies. In response, Trump announced plans to impose a new 10% tariff using a different legal option.

Key Facts

  • President Donald Trump reacted to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down global tariffs he had imposed.
  • The Supreme Court said President Trump exceeded his authority by using a law for national emergencies to implement the tariffs.
  • The tariffs were supposed to affect global trade and had been in place since last year.
  • In response to the court's decision, President Trump plans to use section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act.
  • Trump announced he will issue an executive order to impose a new 10% global tariff under this section.

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