US President Donald Trump on Sunday defended his approach to imposing tariffs, saying his administration's strategy is designed to deliver results swiftly and effectively.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, "While the United States has other methods of charging TARIFFS against foreign countries, many of whom have, for YEARS, TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF OUR NATION, the current method of Tariffing before the United States Supreme Court is far more DIRECT, LESS CUMBERSOME, and MUCH FASTER, all ingredients necessary for A STRONG AND DECISIVE NATIONAL SECURITY RESULT."
He framed the ongoing tariff actions as part of a broader effort to protect US national interests.
Emphasising urgency in government policy, Trump added, "SPEED, POWER, AND CERTAINTY ARE, AT ALL TIMES, IMPORTANT FACTORS IN GETTING THE JOB DONE IN A LASTING AND VICTORIOUS MANNER."
He also highlighted the outcomes of his administration's decisions by saying, "I have settled 8 Wars in 10 months because of the rights clearly given to the President of the United States."
Trump further argued that foreign governments have not challenged his ability to enforce tariffs, stating, "If countries didn't think these rights existed, they would have said so, LOUD AND CLEAR!" He underscored his claim that his administration's actions are within its legal authority.
His defence comes as the administration continues to push for judicial backing of its trade policy. Trump recently urged the United States Supreme Court to support his tariff agenda amid legal challenges, doubling down on claims that steep import taxes have strengthened the US economy.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, "Tariffs have made our Country Rich, Strong, Powerful, and Safe," adding, "They have been successfully used by other Countries against us for Decades, but when it comes to Tariffs, and because of what I have set in place, WE HAVE ALL THE CARDS, and with a smart President, we always will!"
