Trump Declines Attendance Supreme Court Tariff Legality Hearing Impacting Trade Policy

President Donald Trump has confirmed he will not attend the U.S. Supreme Court hearing on the legality of his tariffs, a case that challenges the scope of his executive authority under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act. He explained that although he initially wanted to be present, he decided against attending to avoid distracting from the importance of the court's decision, which he considers one of the most consequential in U.S. history. The tariffs, central to his economic and foreign policy, have been credited with boosting U.S. revenue and leveraging trade negotiations but have faced legal challenges arguing that Trump exceeded his authority. The Supreme Court's ruling could significantly impact trade relations and the president's ability to impose tariffs as a tool of national security and economic policy. Trump emphasized that tariffs are essential for national security and warned that losing the case would be a disaster for the country. If he had attended, Trump would have been the first sitting president to witness oral arguments at the Supreme Court.