US Supreme Court Rules Donald Trump's Tariffs Illegal: President Attacks Judges

In a landmark ruling that shook the American political scene, the US Supreme Court ruled that the administration of Donald Trump violated the law by imposing extensive tariffs on imports. The Court found that the IEEPA statute does not give the head of state unlimited freedom to shape tariff policy without explicit legislative authorization. Significantly, three Republican-appointed justices, including Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, whom Trump himself appointed, joined the three liberal justices. For decades, the US Supreme Court has rarely challenged presidential authority in the realm of economic security, but Friday's ruling signals a return to a strict interpretation of the separation of powers enshrined in the Constitution. The White House's reaction was immediate and exceptionally sharp. During a press conference held in dim, bluish lighting – which spokespeople described as 'Dark MAGA' styling – the president did not spare invectives against the judges. „It is an embarrassment to their families. They are unpatriotic and disloyal to our Constitution. I would call them fools and lap dogs of foreign interests.” — Donald Trump Trump announced that he would not abandon protectionism and intends to use the Trade Act of 1974 to introduce a new 10% levy on nearly all imports. However, experts point out that this path could also be blocked by the courts or resistance in Congress. 6 do 3 — this vote ratio delivered a defeat to the president In recent hours, the conflict has also spread to other areas. Trump publicly demanded that Netflix fire Susan Rice from its board of directors, threatening consequences for her statements regarding holding the current administration accountable. Although the president praised the loyalty of Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who voted in his favor, the overall verdict is seen as the first serious limitation of his nearly monarchical power in his second term.