Trump Slams US Court Ruling on Tariffs, Says Decision is "Political"

US President Donald Trump has issued a scathing criticism of a ruling by the US Court of International Trade that suspended most of the extraordinary tariffs he had imposed on various countries since taking office. Trump hailed a later decision by the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Court to stay the order, but expressed outrage at the initial ruling. He accused the tribunal of being motivated by hatred towards him, saying, "What other reason could it be?" Trump also warned that the decision could lead to the destruction of the US nation, saying, "Backroom 'hustlers' must not be allowed to destroy our Nation!"

Key Takeaways:

The US Court of International Trade ruled against the imposition of extraordinary tariffs by the US government, citing the need for Congressional approval.
The ruling was met with swift criticism from President Trump, who accused the tribunal of being motivated by political hatred and a desire to destroy the US nation.
Trump hailed a later decision by the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Court to stay the order, but expressed outrage at the initial ruling.
The President argued that the tariffs had been a success, citing the influx of trillions of dollars into the US economy through increased import duties.
Trump warned that the decision could lead to the destruction of the US nation if left unchecked, saying, "Backroom 'hustlers' must not be allowed to destroy our Nation!"

Statistics:

The US government imposed tariffs on various countries, with the exact amount unclear from the source material.
The US economy has seen an influx of trillions of dollars due to the tariffs, according to Trump.
The US Court of International Trade consisted of an initial three-judge panel that made the ruling against the US government.
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Court later stayed the order with a decision by its full 11-judge panel.

Sources:

Kuwait News Agency, 30 May 2025.