Summary
President Donald Trump praised three U.S. Supreme Court justices who supported his position on tariffs while criticizing those who ruled against him. The Court decided that Trump's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs violated Congress's authority to levy taxes. The decision involved a dispute over tariffs enacted through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Key Facts
- President Trump praised three justices who dissented in a Supreme Court case about his tariffs.
- The Supreme Court ruled that Trump exceeded his powers by imposing tariffs without Congressional approval.
- The decision was related to tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
- The court has a 6-3 conservative majority, but a mix of conservative and liberal justices ruled against Trump.
- Chief Justice John Roberts and four other justices said Congress, not the president, has the power to impose tariffs.
- Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, and Brett Kavanaugh, who dissented, believed the tariffs were lawful.
- Trump criticized Supreme Court justices who ruled against him, including some he nominated.
- Trump expressed disappointment in his Truth Social posts, saying adjustments would be made to continue his tariff strategy.
