Trump says his administration will ask Supreme Court for expedited ruling on tariffs
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US President Donald Trump answering questions at a press briefing in the Oval Office of the White House on Sept 2.
PHOTO: REUTERS
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- The Trump administration seeks an expedited Supreme Court ruling on tariffs deemed illegal by a US appeals court last week.
- Trump says the decision is "very important," claiming a wrong decision would cause "devastation" for the country.
- Treasury Secretary expects the Supreme Court to uphold Trump's tariff imposition using a 1977 law.
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WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump on Sept 2 said his administration will ask the Supreme Court for an expedited ruling on tariffs that a US appeals court found illegal last week.
The court ruling on Aug 29
Mr Trump told reporters in the Oval Office when asked about the court ruling that his administration will seek an expedited ruling as early as Sept 3 “because we need an early decision”.
His tariff policy is a central pillar of his economic agenda and he credits it with taking in billions of dollars for the US government.
“It’s a very important decision, and frankly, if they make the wrong decision, it will be ‘devastation’ for our country,” he said.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sept 1 expressed confidence that the Supreme Court will uphold Mr Trump’s use of a 1977 emergency powers law to impose sweeping tariffs on most trading partners. REUTERS
