Saying he was undeterred by what he repeatedly called a ridiculous ruling, Trump announced an immediate new 10 per cent tariff on imports from all countries, on top of any existing tariffs. The court’s landmark 6-3 ruling upended the leverage Trump and his trade envoys have wielded over foreign governments at negotiating tables to reshape diplomatic relations and global markets. Trade deals, revenue in questionThe decision called into question the trade deals Trump’s envoys have negotiated in recent months under the threat of high tariffs. He insinuated, without evidence, that the majority of the court caved to foreign influence: “They’re very unpatriotic and disloyal to our Constitution. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the court ruling could have mixed results.
