Trump Tariffs LIVE Updates: Trump Raises Global Tariffs To 15% Day After US Top Court Ruling

The US Supreme Court reasserted its role as a check on the other branches of government, including the president with its landmark verdict on Donald Trump’s tariffs, after a year when numerous critics and legal scholars had increasingly voiced doubts.

“The court has shown it will not necessarily provide legal cover for every plank of Trump’s platform,” Peter Shane, an expert in constitutional law and the presidency at New York University School of Law, told Reuters.

Congress leader Pawan Khera demanded clarity from Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on the India-US trade deal, remarking that Goyal repeatedly appears before the cameras to criticise Rahul Gandhi but is silent on the trade deal.

“Truth is, the trade deal theatrics have backfired for Piyush Goyal and his boss @narendramodi. He was eager to claim the spotlight when it was sold as a triumph. But now that it has proved to be a big flop, he has gone as silent as a shadow,” he said.

Congress MP Manish Tewari told ANI that the 6-3 verdict by the Supreme Court on Trump’s tariffs is a message to constitutional courts around the world that they are responsible for checking executive excess.

“The decision of the US Supreme Court is a welcome decision. However, it also sets the stage for an unprecedented confrontation between the Trump administration and the judiciary on the one hand, with the legislature on the other hand. Because the US Supreme Court has clearly said that the power to levy tariffs does not rest in the executive, it rests with the legislature,” he said.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called on the central government to immediately suspend the India–US interim trade framework following the US Supreme Court ruling on tariffs.

Speaking to reporters, Ramesh said, “In view of the Supreme Court’s decision on tariffs, the Modi government should immediately put the India–US interim agreement on hold. The government should invoke the clause in the joint statement and renegotiate the deal to remove the liberalisation of agricultural imports.”

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that the US Supreme Court ruling on President Donald Trump’s tariffs highlights the importance of checks on power and the rule of law in democracies.

“It is not bad to have a Supreme Court and the rule of law,” he said at the annual agricultural salon in Paris. “It is good to have power and counterweights to power in democracies.”

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday questioned whether the Narendra Modi-led government had a “clueless foreign policy” or made a “one-sided surrender” to the US after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs.

In a post on X, Kharge asked why the Centre did not wait for the court’s verdict before finalising what he called a “trap deal,” alleging it granted zero tariffs on several US exports, opened India’s agriculture market, committed to large-scale American imports, curbed Russian oil purchases and offered digital tax concessions.

After the Supreme Court of the United States struck down the global tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, LoP Rahul Gandhi criticised PM Modi over the India–United States interim trade deal.

In a post on X, Gandhi accused the Prime Minister of being “compromised” and said his “betrayal now stands exposed.” He also alleged that PM Modi would be unable to renegotiate the agreement and would “surrender again.”

“The PM is compromised. His betrayal now stands exposed. He can’t renegotiate. He will surrender again,” Gandhi wrote.

A senior official in Hong Kong said President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a new 10% tariff on imports entering the United States could ultimately benefit the city as a trade hub.

Christopher Hui, Hong Kong’s secretary for financial services and the treasury, described the tariff situation in the US as a “fiasco” in an interview with Commercial Radio Hong Kong.

Taiwan said on Saturday that it was closely monitoring the Supreme Court of the United States ruling on tariffs, as well as the Trump administration’s move to impose a flat 10% global tariff, Reuters reported.

“While the initial impact on Taiwan appears limited, the government will closely monitor developments and maintain close communication with the United States,” the island’s cabinet said in a statement.

President Donald Trump will travel to China from March 31 to April 2 for a closely watched meeting between the leaders of the world’s two largest economies. The trip was announced as the Supreme Court of the United States overturned his broad tariffs on imported goods.

During the extended stay in Beijing, Trump is expected to hold talks with President Xi Jinping, with discussions likely to centre on extending a trade truce that has so far prevented both sides from escalating tariffs further.

The Congress on Friday welcomed the ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States that struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, saying it showed that America’s system of checks and balances remains intact.

In a post on X, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh wrote, “Hats off to the US Supreme Court for striking down President Trump’s entire tariff strategy! Quite an amazing decision given its ideological composition.” He added, “A 6-3 verdict is decisive. The American system of checks and balances still seems to be working.”

Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram said the government should clarify how the judgment would affect the “deal” announced on February 6 between the US and India.

President Donald Trump made it clear on Friday that he was displeased that two of his own Supreme Court nominees ruled against him on a key economic policy.

In unusually blunt and personal remarks, he criticised Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Neil Gorsuch, saying the decision was “an embarrassment to their families.”

The two joined Chief Justice John Roberts and the court’s three liberal justices in a 6–3 ruling that found the president’s global tariffs exceeded his authority.

US Vice President JD Vance criticised the 6–3 ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States, which held that the Trump administration exceeded its legal authority by invoking the Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 to impose sweeping import tariffs.

In a post on X, he said, “Today, the Supreme Court decided that Congress, despite giving the president the ability to “regulate imports”, didn’t actually mean it. This is lawlessness from the Court, plain and simple. And its only effect will be to make it harder for the president to protect American industries and supply chain resiliency.”

Following the legal setback to the Trump administration, the White House, in a post on X, wrote, “Keep calm and tariff on,” shortly after the president lashed out at the court.

US President Donald Trump said his relationship with India remains strong and described his ties with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “great”.

Responding to a question during a press conference about whether he would visit India for the Quad summit and about the state of bilateral relations, Trump said, “I think my relationship with India is fantastic and we are doing trade with India.”

He also claimed that India had reduced its purchase of Russian oil at his request. “India pulled out of Russia getting its oil from Russia. They pulled back on my request because we want to settle a horrible war when 25,000 people are dying every month,” he said.

Trump further asserted that he had played a role in easing tensions between India and Pakistan. “My relationship with Modi is great. I also stopped India-Pakistan war,” he added.

US President Donald Trump said that the existing trade framework with India will continue unchanged, despite recent developments surrounding US tariff policy.

Responding to a question during a press conference about whether the trade deal or framework with India would still stand, Trump said, “Nothing changes. They will be paying tariffs. And we will not be paying tariffs. This is reversal for what it used to be.”

He also referred to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying, “India, Prime Minister Modi is a great man but he was much smarter than the people he was against in terms of the United States. He was ripping us of.”

Trump added that a new arrangement had been reached which he described as fair. “We made a deal with India. It is fair deal now and we are not paying tariffs to them. We did a little flip.”

US President Donald Trump said he will sign an executive order to impose a 10% global tariff, signaling a major escalation in his trade policy.

“Today I will sign an order to impose a 10% global tariff under Section 122 over and above our normal tariffs already being charged,” Trump said.

The proposed tariff would apply broadly and be implemented in addition to existing duties, marking a significant move as the administration reshapes its trade strategy following recent legal and political developments.

US President Donald Trump said the Supreme Court’s decision clarified — rather than weakened — a president’s authority over trade and tariffs.

In remarks following the ruling, Trump said, “Supreme Court’s decision today made a president’s ability to both regulate trade and impose tariffs more powerful and more crystal clear, rather than less.”

He further added, “Based on long-standing law and hundreds of victories, and even as I was pointing out before, even thousands of victories over the years, to the contrary, the Supreme Court did not overrule tariffs. They merely overruled a particularly use of IAP tariffs.”

Trump maintained that the ruling does not eliminate tariff authority altogether but instead addresses a specific application, as debate continues over the broader implications of the decision.

US President Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court’s ruling on his tariff policy, arguing that the decision creates what he described as an inconsistency in executive trade powers.

Speaking at a press briefing, Trump said the Supreme Court ruled that a president could cut off all trade with a country, “but cannot charge one-dollar in tariffs.”

US President Donald Trump said his administration has multiple options in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling on tariffs, suggesting alternative measures could generate even greater revenue.

“We have alternatives, great alternatives. Could be more money, we’ll take in more money,” Trump said during a press briefing.

His remarks indicate the administration may be exploring new trade or revenue mechanisms following the court’s decision, as debate intensifies over the future direction of US trade policy.

US President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to his critics following the Supreme Court’s ruling on tariffs, suggesting celebrations by his opponents would be short-lived.

Speaking about the reaction to the court’s decision, Trump said, “They’re dancing on streets but they won’t be dancing for long I assure you. They area against ything that make America strong healthy and great again. Congress.”

The president accused political opponents of undermining policies he says are aimed at strengthening the country’s economy and protecting American workers. He also indicated that Congress would have a role to play in determining the next steps after the ruling.

The remarks come amid heightened political debate in Washington over trade policy and the broader implications of the Supreme Court’s decision.

US President Donald Trump on Friday sharply criticized the Supreme Court’s ruling on his tariff policy, calling the decision “deeply disappointing” and expressing strong disapproval of certain justices.

Speaking at a press briefing, Trump said, “The SC ruling on Tariff is deeply disappointing. I am ashamed of certain members of the court, absolutely ashamed for not doing what’s right for the country.”

US Senator Elizabeth Warren criticised the economic impact of former President Donald Trump’s tariff policies following the Supreme Court’s decision to strike them down.

In a social media post, Warren said, “The Supreme Court struck down Trump’s tariffs, but this ruling won’t undo the damage to Americans paying higher prices on everything from groceries to housing.”

She further added, “Any refunds must end up in the pockets of the Americans who were illegally cheated out of their money by Donald Trump.”

Her remarks come as lawmakers and the administration weigh the implications of the court’s ruling and potential next steps regarding tariff collections and trade policy.

US President Donald Trump will hold a press briefing at 12:45 PM Eastern Time to respond to the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on his administration’s tariff decision.

The announcement was made by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt in a post on social media late Thursday.

The briefing is expected to clarify the administration’s position following the court’s decision, which has sparked reactions from global trading partners and markets. Further details on how the ruling could impact existing tariff measures and future trade policy may emerge during the address.

The UK government has expressed confidence that its “privileged trading position” with the United States will remain intact, even as Washington assesses the implications of a recent Supreme Court ruling on tariffs.

Responding to the development, a UK government spokesperson said that under any scenario, Britain expects its special trade relationship with the US to continue.

“We expect our privileged trading position with the US to continue,” the spokesperson said, adding that London will engage closely with the US administration to understand how the ruling could affect tariff arrangements.

The European Union on Friday said it is examining the recent US Supreme Court ruling which found that President Donald Trump went beyond his authority in imposing wide-ranging tariffs that disrupted global trade.

“We take note of the ruling… and are analysing it carefully,” EU trade spokesman Olof Gill said.

He added that the EU is in communication with US officials to understand the next steps following the judgment. “We remain in close contact with the US Administration as we seek clarity on the steps they intend to take in response to this ruling,” Gill said.

Emphasising the broader impact, he noted that “Businesses on both sides of the Atlantic depend on stability and predictability in the trading relationship”.

After the US Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the tariffs were not authorised under the Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), US President Donald Trump responded by saying he has a “backup plan” for tariffs, according to CNN.

The remark came shortly after the court’s decision declared the trade measures unlawful under the emergency powers law.