
Trump says US would be on 'brink of economic catastrophe' unless justices rule his tariffs are legal
Published on: Sept. 4, 2025, 9:21 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Donald Trump's administration urgently appealed to the Supreme Court to uphold his tariffs, claiming their removal would devastate the U.S. economy. Solicitor General D. John Sauer requested an expedited decision, emphasizing the tariffs' role in promoting peace and economic prosperity, and combating issues like fentanyl and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.