U.S. President Donald Trump has called on the Supreme Court to "quickly" overturn a New York court's decision temporarily blocking his tariff measures. In a Thursday night post on Truth Social, Trump criticized what he called an "unbelievable ruling against the United States" regarding "much-needed tariffs," while praising a federal appeals court's subsequent stay of the decision.
Key Developments:
Legal Battle:
U.S. Court of International Trade ruling blocked Trump's tariffs (Wednesday)
11-judge Federal Circuit appellate panel issued stay (Thursday)
Trump calls ruling "completely wrong and politically motivated"
Economic Claims:
Trump asserts tariffs have brought "trillions flowing into U.S."
Warns ruling would require Congressional approval, causing delays
Claims reversal would "make America great again" financially
Constitutional Concerns:
Trump warns decision would "destroy presidential authority forever"
Calls it "the harshest financial penalty ever against a sovereign nation"
Insists presidents must protect America from "economic harm"
Background:
April 2023: 12 states sued over tariffs (led by NY AG Letitia James)
States argue tariffs:
✓ Increase consumer costs
✓ Slow economic growth
✓ Risk recession
Trump signed "historic" reciprocal tariff order (April 2)
Most tariffs suspended for 90 days (April 9)
Official Statements:
Trump: "This terrible decision threatens our nation... The Supreme Court must act firmly."
NY AG James: "These illegal tariffs will raise prices and unemployment."