Trump Vows Higher Tariffs After Court Ruling, India Delays Trade Trip

US President Donald Trump has asserted he does not require fresh Congressional approval to impose tariffs, claiming existing authority was reaffirmed by a recent Supreme Court decision. He issued a warning to trading partners, threatening "much higher" tariffs for any country that tries to exploit the court's ruling. This development comes as India has postponed sending a planned trade delegation to Washington due to the uncertainty created by the court's annulment of previous Trump-era tariffs. The delay puts on hold discussions for an interim trade agreement that was expected to lower tariffs on Indian exports and boost US imports.

Key Points: Trump Tariff Warning After Supreme Court Ruling

  • Trump asserts no need for Congressional tariff approval
  • Vows tougher tariffs after Supreme Court ruling
  • India postpones trade delegation visit to US
  • Uncertainty over US tariff regime following court decision
  • Proposed interim trade agreement now in limbo
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Trump vows tougher tariffs after Supreme Court ruling

Trump claims he doesn't need Congress approval for tariffs, vows tougher measures after Supreme Court decision, as India delays trade delegation visit.

"Any Country that wants to 'play games'... will be met with a much higher Tariff - Donald Trump"

Washington, Feb 23

US President Donald Trump on Monday asserted that he does not require fresh approval from Congress to impose tariffs, even as India delayed sending a planned trade delegation to Washington amid uncertainty following a Supreme Court decision annulling tariffs imposed under his administration.

"As President, I do not have to go back to Congress to get approval of Tariffs. It has already been gotten, in many forms, a long time ago!" Trump wrote on Truth Social.

He added, "They were also just reaffirmed by the ridiculous and poorly crafted Supreme Court decision!"

In a separate post, Trump issued a warning to trading partners.

"Any Country that wants to 'play games' with the ridiculous Supreme Court decision, especially those that have 'Ripped Off' the U.S.A. for years, and even decades, will be met with a much higher Tariff, and worse, than that which they just recently agreed to. BUYER BEWARE!!!" he said.

There was no other word from the White House. "We continue to work behind the scenes with all of our trading partners," a senior administration official told INAS.

The remarks came as India reportedly postponed its trade delegation's visit to the United States. The delay follows the US Supreme Court's decision to annul tariffs imposed under former President Trump, creating uncertainty over the tariff regime.

According to a source familiar with the plans, the decision to defer the visit was taken after consultations between Indian and US officials. There is currently no new schedule for the delegation's trip, largely due to the unclear tariff situation following the judgment.

The Indian delegation was scheduled to hold discussions in Washington on an interim trade agreement. The proposed arrangement was expected to lower punitive tariffs on Indian exports and significantly increase US imports.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Watching from the UK, this is a classic Trump move. Creates a crisis, then offers a "deal". India is smart to pause. Let the legal and political dust settle in Washington first. No point negotiating with a moving target.
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Priya S
"Buyer Beware" he says. What about "Seller Beware"? Our MSMEs and farmers have borne the brunt of these tariff wars. I hope our negotiators stand firm and don't agree to any one-sided terms just for the sake of a deal. Jai Hind!
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Aman W
The delay is a prudent step. Why send a delegation when the other side's authority to even implement a deal is in question? Let's focus on strengthening trade with other partners in the meantime. ASEAN and EU markets are crucial too.
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Michael C
As an American, I have to say this is embarrassing. The Supreme Court makes a ruling based on law, and the response is to threaten even higher tariffs? It undermines our institutions and makes us an unreliable partner. India's caution is justified.
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Kavya N
This is why we need to be Atmanirbhar (self-reliant). Not completely closed off, but strong enough that such external volatility affects us less. Our domestic market is huge. Let's build resilience from within. 💪
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