Trump Will Skip Supreme Court Tariff Hearing as White House Prepares Contingency Plans

Overview

• President Trump told reporters he will not attend the session, saying he does not want to draw attention to himself and plans to speak in Miami that day.
• The Supreme Court will weigh whether the president had legal authority to impose broad import tariffs without congressional approval.
• Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt said the administration’s trade team has contingency plans if the tariffs are struck down and voiced hope the Court upholds the president’s powers.
• The review follows an Aug. 29 D.C. Circuit decision concluding many tariffs exceeded presidential authority, which the administration asked the Supreme Court to reverse on Sept. 4.
• The case originated with a suit from business representatives who argue the tariffs are unlawful and harmful, while senior officials warn that invalidation could disrupt trade talks and existing deals.