US would be "completely destroyed", military power will be "obliterated", warns Trump against court's decision on tariffs
| 2025-09-01
US would be "completely destroyed", military power will be "obliterated", warns Trump against court's decision on tariffs
After a court ruling invalidated many tariffs, US President Donald Trump has fervently defended his trade policies, warning of dire consequences without them.
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his defence of tariffs, stating their importance following a recent federal appeals court ruling that deemed many of them illegal. Posting on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump proclaimed that without these tariffs, the United States would face significant economic and military deterioration.
In his statement, he asserted that tariffs have generated 'TRILLIONS OF DOLLARS' for the country, arguing, 'our Country would be completely destroyed, and our military power would be instantly obliterated' without them.
Court Ruling Details
Last week, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that Trump had overstepped his presidential powers when implementing extensive 'reciprocal tariffs' on a broad range of imports, characterised as unconstitutional and illegal. The judgement also covered tariffs imposed on specific countries, including China, Canada, and Mexico earlier this year.
The court's decision was delivered with a 7-4 majority, indicating deep divisions among the judges. Trump highlighted one dissenting opinion from an Obama-appointed judge, thanking him for his support, which he described as courageous and respectful of the nation.
Political Implications
Despite the legal setback, Trump maintains that crucial aspects of his trade agenda remain unchanged. Notably, tariffs on steel and aluminium, instituted under Section 232 of US trade law, continue to be enforced. These tariffs have recently seen expanded application, increasing rates on a number of products.
Legal analysts suggest that Trump’s current tariffs are more likely to withstand judicial scrutiny, as they are not a primary focus of the ongoing litigation. Mike Lowell, a legal partner at Reed Smith, noted, 'Section 232 tariffs are central to President Trump’s tariff strategy. They are more likely to survive a legal challenge.'
The Trump administration is reportedly looking into expanding sector-specific tariffs to mitigate the impact of ongoing legal proceedings.
Future Developments
With the court ruling not set to take effect until October 14, the Trump administration has the opportunity to appeal to the Supreme Court. The outcome of this appeal could have significant ramifications for US trade policy and international economic relations.
In response to the court’s decision, Trump has labelled it as politically motivated and expressed confidence that the US will prevail. He stated, 'If these Tariffs ever went away, it would be a total disaster for the Country. It would make us financially weak, and we have to be strong.'
Legal actions against the tariffs were initiated by a coalition of Democratic-led states and small import businesses, who argue that the legal framework Trump used to impose these tariffs is invalid under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
As the situation evolves, the ramifications of the tariffs and the court’s ruling are likely to continue to shape discussions around US trade policy and economic strategy.
In his statement, he asserted that tariffs have generated 'TRILLIONS OF DOLLARS' for the country, arguing, 'our Country would be completely destroyed, and our military power would be instantly obliterated' without them.
Court Ruling Details
Last week, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that Trump had overstepped his presidential powers when implementing extensive 'reciprocal tariffs' on a broad range of imports, characterised as unconstitutional and illegal. The judgement also covered tariffs imposed on specific countries, including China, Canada, and Mexico earlier this year.
The court's decision was delivered with a 7-4 majority, indicating deep divisions among the judges. Trump highlighted one dissenting opinion from an Obama-appointed judge, thanking him for his support, which he described as courageous and respectful of the nation.
Political Implications
Despite the legal setback, Trump maintains that crucial aspects of his trade agenda remain unchanged. Notably, tariffs on steel and aluminium, instituted under Section 232 of US trade law, continue to be enforced. These tariffs have recently seen expanded application, increasing rates on a number of products.
Legal analysts suggest that Trump’s current tariffs are more likely to withstand judicial scrutiny, as they are not a primary focus of the ongoing litigation. Mike Lowell, a legal partner at Reed Smith, noted, 'Section 232 tariffs are central to President Trump’s tariff strategy. They are more likely to survive a legal challenge.'
The Trump administration is reportedly looking into expanding sector-specific tariffs to mitigate the impact of ongoing legal proceedings.
Future Developments
With the court ruling not set to take effect until October 14, the Trump administration has the opportunity to appeal to the Supreme Court. The outcome of this appeal could have significant ramifications for US trade policy and international economic relations.
In response to the court’s decision, Trump has labelled it as politically motivated and expressed confidence that the US will prevail. He stated, 'If these Tariffs ever went away, it would be a total disaster for the Country. It would make us financially weak, and we have to be strong.'
Legal actions against the tariffs were initiated by a coalition of Democratic-led states and small import businesses, who argue that the legal framework Trump used to impose these tariffs is invalid under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
As the situation evolves, the ramifications of the tariffs and the court’s ruling are likely to continue to shape discussions around US trade policy and economic strategy.
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