Rabat – President Donald Trump lashed out at the US Supreme Court on Friday after it struck down a large portion of his “reciprocal” tariffs, and announced plans to impose a new 10% global tariff on imports.
Speaking during an impromptu press conference at the White House, Trump said he was “deeply disappointed” and called the ruling a “terrible decision.” He accused the Court of giving in to “foreign influences,” but insisted his administration had “excellent alternatives.”
“Today, I will sign an executive order to impose a 10% global tariff,” Trump said, explaining that the new duty would be added to existing tariffs already in place. He argued that the ruling actually made him “more powerful” by pushing him to act in different ways.
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that Trump could not justify the sweeping tariffs under a 1977 law that allows the president to act without Congress during an economic emergency. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that the president must have “clear authorization from Congress” to impose such broad import taxes.
However, the ruling does not affect tariffs on specific sectors such as automobiles, steel, and aluminum.
Financial markets in the US and Europe reacted positively, though cautiously. Major online retailers, including Amazon and Shopify, were among the main beneficiaries.
First announced in April 2025, the tariffs targeted countries with which the US has trade deficits. Trump said the goal was to rebalance trade and raise federal revenue to help offset tax cuts. The affected tariffs generated more than $130 billion in 2025 alone, according to analysts.
Democratic leaders welcomed the ruling. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called it “a victory for American consumers,” while House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries urged Trump to avoid further unilateral trade actions. House Speaker Mike Johnson said Congress and the administration would work together to decide next steps.
The decision could open the door to refund claims from companies that already paid the tariffs.
