Trump Appeals Supreme Court To Uphold Tariffs On India Amid Ukraine War

US President Donald Trump has appealed to the Supreme Court to challenge a federal appeals court ruling that declared most of his sweeping tariffs illegal, arguing that these tariffs are crucial to his efforts to promote peace in the Russia-Ukraine war. The tariffs, including a 50 percent levy on Indian goods, target countries purchasing Russian energy products and are justified under emergency economic powers due to national security concerns. The Trump administration contends that removing the tariffs would cause severe economic harm, weaken the US defense-industrial base, and undermine ongoing foreign negotiations, framing the tariffs as essential to both economic prosperity and geopolitical strategy. The appeals court had ruled 7-4 that Trump exceeded his authority, but allowed the tariffs to remain temporarily while the administration seeks Supreme Court review. Trump warned that losing the case could force the US to unwind trade deals with the EU, Japan, and South Korea, causing significant economic damage. The case highlights the tension between executive trade powers and judicial limits amid ongoing global trade and geopolitical conflicts.