The Supreme Court thought it had thrown a wrench into Trump's tariff machine, celebrating with the fervor of V-E Day. But within hours, Trump pulled a move no one anticipated, sending shockwaves through the entire political establishment. Stick with me, because we're about to uncover how globalists didn’t just lose a battle – they lost the entire war!
- The Supreme Court ruled that President Trump couldn't use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) for tariffs.
- Trump's tariffs, largely unaffected, continued under alternate legal frameworks like Sections 232 and 122.
- Trump swiftly signed an executive order leveraging Section 122, ensuring tariffs remain intact and untouchable.
Last Friday, the Supreme Court handed down its ruling on President Trump’s tariffs, a decision the legacy media gleefully reported as a defeat for Trump. But reality is proving quite different, and the media's dwindling audience is getting a harsh lesson. What the Supreme Court actually ruled was that Trump couldn’t use the IEEPA to impose tariffs, as Chief Justice John Roberts noted that the act contains no reference to tariffs or duties. However, the Democrats and the media overlooked that many of Trump’s tariffs were imposed under other legal provisions like Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act and Section 122 of the Trade Act, which allow for tariffs addressing trade deficits.
These sections cover the majority of Trump's tariffs on materials like steel, aluminum, and hundreds of billions in Chinese imports. In his dissenting opinion, Justice Kavanaugh offered a roadmap for sustaining tariffs, and Trump wasted no time. Within hours of the ruling, he signed an executive order ending IEEPA tariffs while imposing a 15% global tariff under Section 122. This action buys him 150 more days to launch new investigations under Sections 301 and 232, setting the stage for permanent tariffs. The Supreme Court's clarity now shields Trump from lower court interference, leaving activist judges helpless against Section 232 or 301 tariffs.
Trump also pointed out an overlooked angle: licensing power. While the Court ruled he couldn't impose tariffs under IEEPA, it acknowledged his power to regulate importation. Trump can use licensing to effectively block certain countries from doing business in the U.S., a legal move that doesn’t cost a dime. It’s like the Court saying, "You can’t charge a toll but you can blow up the bridge," and Trump understanding a blown bridge needs no toll.
In a bold move, Trump issued an ultimatum to the world: any country trying to exploit the ruling would face even harsher tariffs. He took to Truth Social to thank the Supreme Court, sarcastically noting their ruling had inadvertently increased his power. Before the decision, IEEPA was his Swiss Army knife for tariffs, albeit legally contested. Now, with clear legal guidelines, Sections 232 and 301 are firmly within his grasp, unchallenged and sanctioned by the highest court.
As we navigate these turbulent economic waters, it is essential to safeguard our financial futures. The national debt has skyrocketed in recent years and shows no signs of slowing down. This poses a real threat to Americans' retirement accounts for a multitude of reasons. But you don't have to wait around and hope it gets fixed. You can protect your retirement today. Get instant access to the report titled, "Prepare Your Retirement Now: Debt Will Hit $40T in 2026," and learn ways to take control of your financial future even as debt continues to balloon.
Back home, Trump is cleaning house. He pulled his endorsement from Colorado Republican Jeff Hurd after Hurd voted with Democrats against Trump's tariffs on Canada, endorsing his primary challenger, Hope Scheppelman. The message is clear: support America First tariffs or face political oblivion. This stance isn’t just backed by 75 million Americans; billions worldwide are embracing Trumpian economics.
What we're witnessing is the rebirth of economic nationalism, not just in America, but globally. For decades, the orthodoxy in Washington and beyond was globalism – free trade and open borders at all costs. This lifted the yachts of multinational CEOs and the boats of the Chinese Communist Party, while American workers watched theirs sink. Enter Donald Trump in 2016, who decried the raw deal of free trade and enacted tariffs on China, steel, and aluminum. The establishment cried "trade war," yet factories began returning and supply chains shifted.
In his second term, Trump doubled down, with U.S. tariffs peaking at 17%, the highest in nearly a century. The United States saw a tremendous fiscal shift, with customs duties tripling and the fiscal deficit dropping significantly. Other nations, rather than retaliate, began emulating Trump's approach, sparking a global wave of economic nationalism. The United Nations reported a sharp rise in governments using tariffs strategically.
A Harvard study observed that Trump's embrace of economic nationalism was a political earthquake, setting the stage for a paradigm shift that shattered the neoliberal consensus. Trump is now cementing this shift, effectively ending the era of Davos-style globalism. We are entering a new age where nations prioritize their citizens, workers, and industries over faceless global bureaucrats. Donald J. Trump, the man who endured ridicule and opposition, has ushered in this era. The genie is out of the bottle, and economic nationalism is here to stay. The globalist free ride is over, and the age of the American worker has just begun.
© 2025 TurleyTalks.com. All rights reserved.
Gain the Clarity, Confidence, and Community you need to lead with courage and awaken a new conservative age. Join the movement to fight back and reclaim freedom at fight.turleytalks.com!
