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Trump: “Absolute Chaos” if Supreme Court Strikes Down Tariffs – How Much Will it Cost?

Published January 13, 2026, 14:19
Trump: “Absolute Chaos” if Supreme Court Strikes Down Tariffs – How Much Will it Cost?

Former President Donald Trump has warned that a Supreme Court decision to strike down his administration’s tariffs would lead to “absolute chaos” and enormous economic costs for the United States. The warning comes ahead of the court’s impending decision on the legality of the tariffs imposed through executive orders. In a lengthy social media post, Trump estimated that the cost of refunding the tariffs could exceed hundreds of billions of dollars, not including potential damages sought by countries and companies. He argued that the total cost, including investments made to avoid the tariffs, could reach trillions of dollars. The case being heard by the Supreme Court concerns the Trump administration’s trade policy and the limits of presidential power in imposing tariffs. As early as November, the court had expressed doubts about the legal basis of the tariffs. The Supreme Court’s decision is expected soon and will be a critical test for U.S. trade strategy and Trump’s model of governance.