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Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Tariffs, Sparks Furious Backlash

3/9/2026

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The Supreme Court ruled against U.S. President Donald Trump’s global tariffs.
Six justices, including two of the president's own nominees, Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, voted against him.
Trump reacted angrily, calling the majority 'fools' and alleging they were influenced by foreign interests.
The ruling overshadowed Trump’s prior successes in reshaping the court and highlighted tension between his loyalty expectations and the justices' duty to uphold the law.

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The Supreme Court ruled against U.S. President Donald Trump’s global tariffs.
Six justices, including two of the president's own nominees, Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, voted against him.
Trump reacted angrily, calling the majority 'fools' and alleging they were influenced by foreign interests.
The ruling overshadowed Trump’s prior successes in reshaping the court and highlighted tension between his loyalty expectations and the justices' duty to uphold the law.