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Trump: “We’ll Be Screwed” if Tariffs Are Ruled Unconstitutional

Published January 13, 2026, 06:28

President Trump warned that the US “will be screwed” if the Supreme Court rules his imposed tariffs unconstitutional, as this would lead to hundreds of billions of dollars in compensation to American companies and potential further compensation from other countries. Trump argued that the process of determining the exact amount would take years. The case concerns the constitutionality of the tariffs, which were presented as “reciprocal” but are widely seen as an overreach of presidential power. Many states and businesses have filed lawsuits seeking compensation, hoping the Supreme Court will rule them unconstitutional.