The economic showdown initiated by Donald Trump. Since his political return, Trump has used customs duties as a central weapon to defend American industry. The decision of the Court of Appeal not only challenges a commercial measure, it attacks one of the pillars of its electoral strategy and its political speech. By judging these illegal taxes, justice weakens its major argument: that of an economic “shield” supposed to protect American workers.
In short
- American justice judges the customs duties imposed by Donald Trump, weakening his protectionist strategy.
- Trump denounces a “politicized” decision and promises to defend his surcharges before a Supreme Court which he consolidated.
- Between economic uncertainties and diplomatic tensions, the future of its trade war now depends on the final verdict of the judges.
The presidential power called into question
At the heart of the case, a crucial question: does the president have the right to unilaterally impose commercial taxes? For judges, the answer is clear.
The Constitution reserves this power to the Congress, not to the Head of State. However, the surcharge decided by Donald Trump applied in an almost universal and limitless way in time, largely exceeding his prerogatives.
The International Commercial Court had already pointed out this abuse of power. The Court of Appeal confirms this diagnosis, creating a political and diplomatic shock wave. Because behind Legal standards Hides an aggressive protectionist strategy which had forced several partners, including the European Union, to review their exchanges with Washington.
Donald Trump counterattack and put on the Supreme Court
True to his offensive style, Donald Trump was quick to react. On his social social network, he denounced a “politicized” decision and sworn to maintain his customs duties “to save the country”.
According to him, their abolition would be a “total disaster” for the American economy, depriving the state of billions of revenues and weakening its lever in the face of trade partners.
He also accused his democratic opponents of orchestrating a judicial campaign to harm his political return. For Trump, these customs rights symbolize not only an economic strategy, but also an act of national sovereignty. This muscular discourse aims to mobilize its electoral base, already sensitive to protectionist arguments and economic patriotism.
The battle now moves to the Supreme Court. Confident, Trump hopes that the institution, where he appointed several conservative judges, will decide in his favor. But in the meantime, the uncertainty hovers. Economic circles fear international reprisals if taxes were to be canceled, while its political opponents denounce a trade policy deemed “failed” and costly for the Americans.
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