Middle East News Network: U.S. President Donald Trump questioned the independence of the Supreme Court of the United States after it overturned the import tariffs and customs duties imposed by his administration, claiming that the Court is susceptible to foreign influence.
\nEarlier on Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a lawsuit challenging Trump\u2019s tariffs, noting that the U.S. Congress holds the \u201cexclusive\u201d authority to impose import duties. The Court stated that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which Trump used to impose tariffs on imports, does not grant him the authority to do so.
\nThe U.S. President described the Court\u2019s decision as a disgrace and indicated that he has an alternative plan.
\nSpeaking during an unscheduled press conference at the White House, Trump said: \u201cIndividuals representing foreign interests, I believe, have undue influence \u2014 significant influence \u2014 over the Supreme Court, whether through intimidation, respect, or friendship. I\u2019m not exactly sure.\u201d
\nIt is worth noting that Trump imposed his tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA).
\nThe Supreme Court ruled that the current U.S. administration had interpreted this provision too broadly, while the Constitution clearly states that legislative authority in this matter rests \u201cexclusively\u201d with Congress.
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