Trump Withdraws Plan to Attend Supreme Court Tariffs Case Hearing

President Donald Trump initially planned to attend the Supreme Court oral arguments concerning the legality of his extensive tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, a move unprecedented for a sitting U.S. president. However, he reversed course, stating he did not want to distract from the importance of the decision, which he described as potentially one of the most consequential in U.S. history. The case challenges Trump's authority to unilaterally impose tariffs without Congressional approval, with lower courts previously ruling against his interpretation of the law. Experts suggest Trump's attendance might have been perceived as an attempt to intimidate the Court, potentially backfiring and complicating the justices' decision. The Supreme Court's ruling will significantly impact presidential power, with some conservative justices reportedly receptive to Trump's claims, but the case has also divided legal experts. Trump has warned that a loss could economically weaken the U.S., while supporters and critics alike debate the appropriateness and implications of his tariff policy and his potential presence at the hearing.