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US President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of the Supreme Court on Monday following last week’s ruling against his sweeping tariff program, promising to pursue other trade powers and licenses while offering few details.
In a social media post, Trump wrote: “The court has also approved all other Tariffs, of which there are many, and they can all be used in a much more powerful and obnoxious way, with legal certainty, than the Tariffs as initially used.”
The president had announced on Saturday a temporary tariff increase from 10% to 15% on imports from all countries, the maximum allowed under US law, a day after the court ruled that his previous higher tariffs exceeded presidential authority under an economic emergency law.
Trump also raised the possibility of using licenses to pressure other nations, questioning why the US could not charge fees for such licenses as is common in other contexts. “Incomprehensibly, according to the ruling, (I) can’t charge them a Licence fee — BUT ALL LICENCES CHARGE FEES, why can’t the United States do so?” he wrote.
Markets reacted to the uncertainty, with Wall Street futures and the US dollar dropping early Monday. Oil prices initially fell amid concerns over global growth and demand, though they steadied after news of planned US-Iran talks.
Trump’s announcement adds strain to recent trade deals. China has urged Washington to remove tariff measures, the European Union has frozen its trade agreement, and India has delayed planned negotiations.
The Supreme Court decision, authored by conservative Chief Justice John Roberts, reasserted the judiciary’s role in checking presidential authority. Trump’s post also expressed concern that the court could rule against his administration in an upcoming case concerning restrictions on birthright citizenship.
The president’s renewed attacks on the justices included two whom he appointed during his first term, highlighting ongoing tension between the executive branch and the judiciary over trade and constitutional authority.
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