President Donald Trump escalated his criticism of the U.S. Supreme Court on February 23, 2026, renewing attacks on the justices following their recent ruling that struck down his broad global tariff program.
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In a social media post, Trump condemned the decision as overreach and vowed to pursue alternative tariff mechanisms and licensing fees with greater force.
The Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling last week, authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, found that Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) by imposing widespread tariffs justified as responses to national emergencies like drug trafficking and trade deficits.
Trump quickly countered by announcing a temporary 10% global import tariff on Friday, which he raised to 15%—the legal maximum for 150 days—on Saturday under a different statute.
Trump’s Renewed Condemnation and Vows
In his latest statement, Trump wrote that the court had “approved all other Tariffs, of which there are many,” allowing them to be used “in a much more powerful and obnoxious way, with legal certainty.”
He criticized the ruling’s implications for licensing, arguing, “incomprehensibly, according to the ruling, (I) can’t charge them a License fee – BUT ALL LICENSES CHARGE FEES, why can’t the United States do so?”
Trump also expressed frustration with specific justices, including some he appointed, and voiced concerns about potential future rulings, such as on restricting birthright citizenship.
Global Reactions and Market Impact
The developments have heightened trade uncertainty. China’s Commerce Ministry is assessing the ruling and urged the U.S. to scrap tariff measures. The European Union is reportedly set to freeze approval of its trade deal with the U.S. due to tariff risks, while India has delayed planned trade talks.
Financial markets reacted negatively, with Wall Street futures and the dollar declining early on February 23 amid confusion over U.S. policy direction. Oil prices initially fell on growth concerns but later steadied.
Analysts note that while the Supreme Court has limited Trump’s emergency-based tariff powers, his pivot to other legal tools could sustain pressure on trading partners, potentially leading to prolonged global trade volatility.