Trump furious over Supreme Court's decision on tariffs, calls it shameful, says he has a Plan B ready
New Delhi. US President Donald Trump has reacted sharply to the Supreme Court's decision declaring the exorbitant global tariffs illegal. Following the repeal of the global tariffs, the President stated that he has a "backup plan" for penalty tariffs. During a breakfast with US governors at the White House, he described the Supreme Court's decision as "shameful."
According to two people familiar with his remarks, Trump told those present that he already has an alternative plan ready after the court's decision. Meanwhile, Trump administration officials had already warned the President to be prepared for the possibility of an adverse ruling and assured him that even if the tariffs are invalidated, there are alternative ways to advance his trade agenda.
Trump did not expect this decision
Trump has expressed increasing frustration with the Supreme Court in recent weeks. Several people familiar with the matter said he privately complained that the court was taking too long to deliver its decision. He also repeatedly speculated about the justices' decision.
A source familiar with the matter told CNN that Trump had at one point said he did not expect the Supreme Court to strike down the tariffs because the stakes were too high. However, officials within the Trump administration were quietly preparing for defeat and told Trump that even if the court ruled against him, other legal avenues remained available to enforce the trade measures.
A Major Setback for Trump's Trade Policy
While the US Supreme Court's decision on tariffs is a significant setback for Trump's trade strategy, his statements indicate that the administration intends to move quickly to explore alternative options to keep its economic agenda on track.
