
Tariffs ruling is major blow to Trump's second-term agenda
The Supreme Court has weakened Trump's hand in dealing with other nations, writes Anthony Zurcher.
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Notable Quotes
"I am ashamed of the three conservatives who struck down my tariffs and called the three liberals on the court a disgrace."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The reality is the president is going to have tariffs as part of his trade policy going forward."
— Jamieson Greer , Executive
"The process is likely to be a mess."
— Brett Kavanaugh , Politician
"I was 'ashamed' of the three conservatives who struck down his tariffs and called the three liberals on the court a 'disgrace'."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The reality is the president is going to have tariffs as part of his trade policy going forward."
— Jamieson Greer , Executive
"The process is likely to be a 'mess'."
— Brett Kavanaugh , Politician
"I found the decision 'deeply disappointing' and said I was 'ashamed' of the court."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The tariffs at issue here may or may not be wise policy. But as a matter of text, history, and precedent, they are clearly lawful."
— Brett Kavanaugh , Politician
"I was 'ashamed' of the three conservatives who struck down his tariffs."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The reality is the president is going to have tariffs as part of his trade policy going forward."
— Jamieson Greer , Executive
"The process is likely to be a 'mess'."
— Brett Kavanaugh , Politician
"It will give China a moral boost in their negotiations with Trump’s team ahead of the summit, but they are prepared for the scenario that nothing actually changes in reality."
— Sun Yun , Academic
"Tariff and trade wars serve neither country’s interest."
— Liu Pengyu , Executive
"I would expect most Asian partners to proceed cautiously, with existing agreements largely holding as both sides work through the implications in the coming weeks."
— Dan Kritenbrink , Executive
Key People
Ali Wyne is a senior research and advocacy adviser focused on U.S. policy toward China at the International Crisis Group.
Brett Kavanaugh is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Clarence Thomas is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Dan Kritenbrink is a partner at The Asia Group and former assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Jamieson Greer is the U.S. Trade Representative.
John Roberts is the Chief Justice of the United States.
Liu Pengyu is a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy.
Samuel Alito is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Prime Minister of Japan re-elected by Parliament.
Sun Yun is the director of the China program at the Stimson Center.
Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China.
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The Supreme Court has weakened Trump's hand in dealing with other nations, writes Anthony Zurcher.
The Supreme Court ruled that President Trump's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs exceeded his authority, marking a significant setback for his economic agenda.
The Supreme Court curtailed Trump's authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, reshaping his strategy of leveraging energy-related tariffs for geopolitical and economic pressure.
The Supreme Court's decision represents a rare check on President Trump's broad use of executive authority, potentially weakening his hand in international trade negotiations.
The Supreme Court's decision to strike down Trump's tariffs introduces new uncertainty in U.S.-China trade relations, potentially strengthening China's negotiating position.
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Trump's tariffs marks a significant shift in U.S. trade dynamics, potentially fostering economic benefits for consumers and businesses.
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's far-reaching global tariffs, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda.
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