Trump to Skip Supreme Court Hearing on Legality of Global Tariffs

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear two combined cases on November 5, challenging the legality of President Trump's use of emergency powers to impose global tariffs. The lawsuits argue that his actions exceeded presidential authority, potentially setting a precedent for executive overreach.

Trump defends the tariffs as essential for protecting American workers and businesses from unfair foreign competition. "Tariffs make America great again," he asserted, claiming they redress years of unfavorable trade agreements. The President warned that losing this tool could erode U.S. economic sovereignty, even suggesting America risks becoming "a Third World country" without tariff leverage.

The outcome may redefine presidential trade powers during crises. Trump's absence from the hearing signals a strategic focus on political messaging over legal defense, as the administration frames tariffs as a national security imperative rather than an economic policy debate.