Trump threatens 10% global tariffs and rails against supreme court justices

President called justices who blocked his tariffs a ‘disgrace to the nation’ while praising three justices who dissented

Donald Trump on Friday railed against the supreme court justices that blocked his use of tariffs, calling the decision a “disgrace to the nation” and claiming he plans to impose even more tariffs under other statutory authorities.

“It’s my opinion that the court has been swayed by foreign interests and a political movement that is far smaller than people would ever think,” the president said during remarks from the White House. He cast that influence as social and cultural. “I’m ashamed of certain members of the court. Absolutely ashamed for not having the courage to do what’s right for our country.”

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