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Trump Says US Would Be on 'Brink of Economic Catastrophe' Unless Justices Rule His Tariffs Are Legal

President Trump requests quick Supreme Court ruling on tariffs, which generated $159 billion by August and face legal challenges over presidential authority under a 1977 law.

  • President Donald Trump asked the U.S. Supreme Court to restore his tariffs after two lower courts ruled he lacks authority to impose them.
  • The U.S. Court of Appeals maintained Trump's tariffs during the appeal process, with a 7-4 decision stating that Congress holds tariff authority.
  • Trump's administration claims the tariffs are vital for economic stability and have generated $58.5 billion in revenue, impacting small businesses significantly.
  • Solicitor General D. John Sauer highlighted the urgent need for resolution, noting both federal courts agreed that the president does not have unchecked tariff authority.
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Bessent explains exactly why Trump wants quick ruling on tariffs

(The Center Square) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the nation's highest court that tariffs are the only way President Donald Trump can protect the U.S. from "a major economic and national-security catastrophe."

U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking a swift and final ruling on the tariffs from the Supreme Court he helped shape, claiming the country would be "on the brink of economic catastrophe" without the import duties he has imposed on U.S. rivals and allies.

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The president presses for a quick and final decision to the highest court questioning the legality of his trade measures

·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Bloomberg broke the news in New York, United States on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
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