Overview
- President Trump used Truth Social to defend his tariff regime and asked supporters to pray that the Supreme Court rules in his favor, denouncing critics as “evil, American hating forces.”
- The Supreme Court heard arguments in November on whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act authorizes sweeping tariffs, and several justices signaled skepticism toward the administration’s position.
- Tariff collections have surged, including a record $34.2 billion in October and $215.2 billion for fiscal year 2025, according to Treasury figures cited in reporting.
- Experts say the Court could reject the IEEPA rationale, a result that may prompt complex refund claims for duties already collected.
- The administration expects a ruling before year‑end in the consolidated challenges to the “Liberation Day” tariff program.