The Supreme Court has overwhelmingly sided with Trump since he took office in January of last year and the tariffs ruling was the first major setback for the Republican president before the conservative-dominated court. Trump heaped praise on the conservative justices who voted to uphold his authority to levy tariffs -- Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Brett Kavanaugh, a Trump appointee. "They have a lot of influence over the Supreme Court, whether it's through fear or respect or friendships, I don't know," he said. Asked by a reporter if he had evidence of foreign influence on the court, Trump replied: "You're going to find out." Vice President JD Vance added his voice to the condemnation of the tariffs ruling, calling it "lawlessness from the court, plain and simple."

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 21, 2026 07:17 UTC