Trump Tariffs Verdict: Those who looted America are now giving dollars, Trump angry over Supreme Court’s decision

News India Live, Digital Desk: The conflict between US President Donald Trump and the country’s judiciary has reached a new and very serious turn. Recently, the US Supreme Court has struck down the extensive global tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, terming them unconstitutional. Enraged by this decision, Trump has not only strongly criticized the judges, but has also seriously accused them of being influenced by ‘foreign interests’. Historic decision of the Supreme Court and comment of ‘disgrace’. On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled with a majority of 6-3 that the President does not have the legal authority to impose tariffs on the entire world under the Emergency Act of 1977 (IEEPA). Court Argument: Chief Justice John Roberts said that according to the Constitution, the power to impose taxes and tariffs rests only with the Congress (US Parliament), and not with the executive (President). Trump’s sharp reaction: Trump called this decision a ‘disgrace’ for the country. “I feel ashamed of those judges who do not have the courage to do what is right for the country,” he said. He praised Justices Thomas, Alito and Kavanaugh, who dissented in his favor. ‘Countries that looted America are now paying billions of dollars’ In his ‘State of the Union’ address and social media posts, Trump emphasized that his tariff policy has extorted money from countries that had been taking advantage of the US for decades. Accusation of plunder: Trump said that countries that have looted America with impunity for decades are “looting” They were now paying billions of dollars because of his tariffs. Claim of foreign interests: He alleged that the court’s decision was influenced by foreign forces and an ‘outrageous, ignorant and noisy’ political movement. Tough stance on currency: Trump also warned the BRICS countries that if they tried to remove the dollar (de-dollarization), they would have to pay a heavy price. Trump’s ‘Game Two’: New attack of 15%: Trump is in no mood to retreat after the court defeat. He has immediately implemented his ‘backup plan’: New Global Tariff: Within 24 hours of the court’s decision, Trump announced the imposition of 15% global tariff on all imports instead of 10% using Section 122 (1974 Trade Act). Licensing bet: Trump claimed that even though the court has canceled the tariffs, it has given immense powers of ‘licensing’ to the President, Which they will use more strictly against foreign countries. Refund of crores of dollars: The biggest economic impact of this decision could be that America may now have to refund more than 160 billion dollars in tariffs collected from companies, which will put a huge burden on the government treasury.