Trump trims some tariffs after Supreme Court loss but keeps trade fight alive

Trump adapts trade strategy after Supreme Court strikes down tariffs in 6-3 ruling, preserving existing duties while vowing continued fight against decision. Trade Trump trims some tariffs after Supreme Court loss but keeps trade fight alive The government collected $134.8 billion in tariff revenue so far this fiscal year By Amanda Macias Fox News Published February 25, 2026 2:04pm EST Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Trump says tariffs are ‘saving’ the US, calls Supreme Court ruling ‘disappointing’ President Donald Trump discusses how his tariffs are beneficial for the U.S. economy and addresses the Supreme Court’s recent ruling to strike them down at the State of the Union. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling against President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, the administration trimmed select emergency duties while standing firm in the trade fight. The shift was formalized in an executive order published in the Federal Register, the government’s official record for executive actions. It ends tariffs imposed under emergency powers but preserves other trade duties and a temporary import surcharge.It amounts to a recalibration — not a retreat — from one of the defining pillars of Trump’s second-term agenda. Trump has made clear the broader trade fight will continue, vowing to use alternative authorities to keep tariffs in place. SUPREME COURT DEALS BLOW TO TRUMP’S TRADE AGENDA IN LANDMARK TARIFF CASE Vice President JD Vance attends President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, on the House floor at the U.S. Capitol. (Official White House photo by Emily J. Higgins) Tariffs are taxes on imports that are typically paid upfront by U.S. importers who can then push the added expense down the supply chain to retailers and consumers or absorb the cost. In some cases, tariffs can translate into higher prices for consumers. The ruling, handed down less than a week ago, represented a major setback for Trump’s trade strategy.The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the law cited to justify the import duties "does not authorize the President to impose tariffs." Chief Justice John Roberts delivered the opinion of the court, while Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Brett Kavanaugh dissented. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, Associate Justice Elena Kagan, Associate Justice Brent Kavanaugh and Associate Justice Mary Coney Barrett attend the State of the Union address on Feb. 24, 2026. ( Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)Trump blasted the decision during his State of the Union address, calling it "very unfortunate" and arguing the trade measures fueled a historic economic surge. He argued the tariffs generated massive revenue and strengthened the country’s economic and national security position. "Countries that were ripping us off for decades are now paying us hundreds of billions of dollars," Trump said. ‘WE WERE RIGHT’: HE TOOK TRUMP’S TARIFFS TO THE SUPREME COURT AND WON"I use these tariffs to take in hundreds of billions of dollars to make great deals for our country, both economically and on a national security basis," he added.The government collected $30.4 billion in duties in January — a 275% increase from a year earlier — and $134.8 billion so far this fiscal year. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APPDespite the setback, Trump moved quickly to preserve parts of the policy. Shortly after the ruling, he announced a 10% global tariff, later increasing it to 15%. Related Article Trump rips Supreme Court tariff ruling in SOTU, vows new legal fight after 6-3 blow Amanda covers the intersection of business and politics for Fox News Digital. Related Topics TradeState of the UnionDonald TrumpSupreme CourtEconomy More from Politics 10 mins ago Pelosi calls Trump State of the Union 'lazy' – after he broke his own record for longest ever