Supreme Court struck down Trump's sweeping global tariffs
Court ruled Trump exceeded authority under International Emergency Economic Powers Act
Trump immediately announced new 10% levy on global imports under different statute
BBC's Bernd Debusmann witnessed the press briefing reaction
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US President Donald Trump reacted strongly in a press briefing room after the US Supreme Court struck down his sweeping global tariffs, ruling that he had exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which the court stated 'does not authorize the President to impose tariffs,' two days ago. The press briefing provided a rare glimpse into Trump's immediate reaction to the judicial setback. According to BBC's Bernd Debusmann, who was present in the room, Trump did not take the ruling passively. Instead, he hit back at the court's decision and immediately announced a new economic measure - a 10% levy on global imports that he claimed would be imposed under a different statute. This swift response demonstrated Trump's determination to pursue his tariff agenda despite the legal setback. The Supreme Court's decision represented a significant check on presidential authority in economic matters, specifically addressing Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which was never intended to be used for imposing broad-based tariffs. This legal defeat marked another instance where the judiciary has intervened to limit what some have viewed as expansive executive actions by the Trump administration, though his announcement of a new tariff suggests he will continue seeking ways to implement his protectionist trade policies through alternative legal pathways.
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Economic conflict using tariffs or other trade barriers
# Trade War
A **trade war** is an economic conflict typically resulting from extreme protectionism. It occurs when sovereign states implement or escalate tariffs and other trade barriers against one another as a component of their commercial policies. These actions are generally retaliatory, functi...
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Inside press briefing as Trump criticises Supreme Court tariffs ruling US President Donald Trump spoke in the press briefing room following the US Supreme Court's decision to strike down his sweeping global tariffs. The court ruled that Trump had exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, stating that the law "does not authorize the President to impose tariffs." Trump hit back and announced a new 10% levy on global imports that would be imposed under a different statute. The BBC's Bernd Debusmann was in the room and describes how the president reacted after his sweeping levies were struck down. 2 days ago US Supreme Court Trump tariffs Donald Trump United States Share Save Watch: Moment crew docks at International Space Station The crew blasted off from Cape Canaveral in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft atop a Falcon 9 rocket. US & Canada Watch SpaceX rocket blast off to International Space Station Watch moment Falcon 9 rocket blasts off to International Space Station US & Canada Spats, theatrics and a walkout - How the Pam Bondi hearing unfolded The US Attorney General faced lawmakers during a hearing that covered the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, among other investigations. US & Canada Watch: How the Tumbler Ridge school shooting unfolded The shooting left nine people dead and at least 25 wounded, with one student saying he barricaded in a classroom for two hours. US & Canada 'The nation mourns' - Canada leaders react to school shooting Mark Carney and Pierre Polievre offered condolences after nine people were shot dead in the town of Tumbler Ridge in British Columbia. US & Canada BBC behind-the-scenes as Oscar nominees lunch together The BBC's Regan Morris details what the celebrity gathering was like ahead of the awards ceremony next month. US & Canada Watch: New video shows masked person outside Nancy Guthrie's home The video was released by the FBI more than eight days after the 84-year-old disappeared from her home in Ari...
