Odaily Planet Daily reports that US President Trump issued a statement regarding an upcoming tariff case, calling it "one of the most important cases in the history of the nation."
In his statement, Trump argued that if the president is not allowed to use tariffs, the United States will be at a “significant disadvantage” in competition with other countries, especially “major” ones. He claimed that in such a scenario, the United States would be “truly unprepared.”
He stated that during his "nine months as president," tariffs brought "enormous wealth and national security." He cited numerous achievements, including the stock market "repeatedly hitting record highs," "virtually no inflation," and "unparalleled national security."
Trump emphasized that tariffs are key to successful negotiations (such as the recent negotiations with China and many other countries) that enable the United States to reach "fair and sustainable agreements." He warned that if the president fails to use tariff powers "quickly and flexibly," the country could be "devastated."
He claimed that opponents included “foreign countries that have been taking advantage of us for years,” “those who hate our country,” and “Democrats” because the numbers were “too good to beat.”
Trump also stated that he would not go to court on Wednesday to avoid "distracting people from the importance of this decision." He reiterated that this "will be one of the most important and influential decisions in the history of the U.S. Supreme Court. If we win, we will be the richest and safest country in the world, by a wide margin. If we lose, our country could be reduced to a near-Third World status."
