Trump Team Release New Message
Washington, D.C. — Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says he’s confident the Supreme Court will deliver a victory for President Donald Trump’s America First trade agenda, despite pushback from a few skeptical justices during Wednesday’s high-stakes hearing.
“The justices were on the president’s side,” Lutnick declared in an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity. “You’re hearing it here — President Trump is going to win this case.”
Democrats Challenge Trump’s Tariff Authority
The legal battle began in April, when Democratic officials from 12 states and several small businesses sued the Trump administration over new tariffs designed to protect U.S. manufacturing and combat the flood of cheap foreign imports.
Their argument centers on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) — a law the president invoked after declaring a national emergency tied to unfair trade practices and the deadly fentanyl crisis pouring across America’s borders from China, Canada, and Mexico.
Supreme Court Justices Question the Limits of Presidential Power
During a nearly three-hour hearing, several justices, including Chief Justice John Roberts, Amy Coney Barrett, Neil Gorsuch, and Sonia Sotomayor, raised questions about how broadly the president could use such authority.
Roberts noted that the law could give the White House power to impose tariffs “on any product, from any country, for any amount, for any length of time.”
But Lutnick says those concerns overlook a crucial point: the Constitution gives the president broad powers during national emergencies, especially when America’s economy and national security are on the line.
Trump’s Team Stands Firm: Protecting American Jobs and Industry
Earlier this year, lower courts ruled that IEEPA doesn’t grant such tariff authority to the president. But the Trump administration quickly appealed, arguing that these tariffs are vital to saving American jobs, reviving U.S. manufacturing, and stopping deadly fentanyl from flooding communities nationwide.
“This case is about restoring American strength and independence,” Lutnick said. “President Trump’s tariffs aren’t just about economics — they’re about defending our nation.”
A High-Stakes Decision for America’s Future
The Supreme Court is now deliberating behind closed doors, and a decision is expected in the coming months. If the ruling goes Trump’s way, it will mark a historic win for U.S. workers, a major blow to globalist trade interests, and a powerful boost for Trump’s America First movement heading into 2026.
For millions of Americans who have watched their jobs shipped overseas, this could be the moment Washington finally puts America first again.
