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Trump's Tariff Plans Persist Despite Supreme Court Ruling

2/22/2026

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White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller criticized the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision that invalidated President Donald Trump's "emergency" tariffs, claiming it harms U.S. manufacturing.
Miller cited the Bureau of Labor Statistics' report of 2.4% inflation and argued that Trump was elected to restore supply chains and jobs.
He referenced Justice Clarence Thomas's dissent, asserting presidential authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Trump plans to impose a 10% levy on all U.S. imports, increasing it to 15% shortly after, and Miller remains committed to pursuing tariff measures despite the ruling.

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White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller criticized the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision that invalidated President Donald Trump's "emergency" tariffs, claiming it harms U.S. manufacturing.
Miller cited the Bureau of Labor Statistics' report of 2.4% inflation and argued that Trump was elected to restore supply chains and jobs.
He referenced Justice Clarence Thomas's dissent, asserting presidential authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Trump plans to impose a 10% levy on all U.S. imports, increasing it to 15% shortly after, and Miller remains committed to pursuing tariff measures despite the ruling.