India Mentioned in Trump's SC Tariff Appeal

United States President Donald Trump has taken his tariff battle to the Supreme Court, challenging a federal appeals court ruling that limits the president's power to impose sweeping import duties.

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In his petition, Trump defended his decision to target India with tariffs, describing it as a measure tied to his broader strategy for ending the Russia-Ukraine war. According to the filing, duties imposed under emergency powers were intended to address India's purchase of Russian energy and to bolster efforts to secure peace in the conflict.

The appeal argued that the lower court's decision has created uncertainty around ongoing international negotiations. It warned that existing framework agreements and active discussions with foreign partners could collapse if the president's tariff powers are curtailed.