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Trump Calls Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs a 'Disgrace'

Published February 20, 2026, 17:09
Trump Calls Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs a 'Disgrace'

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump overstepped his authority by imposing tariffs on imported goods, dealing a significant blow to his economic agenda. The decision was based on the fact that Trump could not justify the tariffs by invoking economic emergency, as clear authorization from Congress is required for their imposition. The tariffs mainly concerned retaliatory measures, but did not include those imposed on specific sectors such as steel and aluminum. Trump, expressing his strong dissatisfaction, called the decision a "disgrace." The imposition of the tariffs aimed to balance the trade balance and increase state revenues, but also led to negotiations for trade agreements with countries such as the EU, Japan and the United Kingdom. The Supreme Court's decision challenges the legality of Trump's use of a 1977 law to impose tariffs without Congressional approval. The court ruled that this law does not provide the necessary authorization for imposing tariffs, but only for regulating imports. This decision is expected to have significant implications for U.S. trade policy and force the government to seek new ways to achieve its economic goals. At the same time, it sets new conditions for trade relations with other countries and is expected to lead to new negotiations and agreements.