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President Donald Trump on Friday questioned the possibility of a "Rehearing or Readjudication" in the tariff case, in which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against him, in a post to Truth Social.
Why It Matters
Trump has expressed frustration with the nation's highest court this month after a 6-3 decision shot down his sweeping tariff policy. The decision in Learning Resources Inc. v. Trump held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize the president to impose tariffs—reasserting Congress’ constitutional power over taxation—and prompted Trump to condemn majority justices and praise the three dissenters.
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What To Know
In the post, Trump again aired his grievances, saying: "The recent Decision of the United States Supreme Court concerning TARIFFS could allow for Hundreds of Billions of Dollars to be returned to Countries and Companies that have been 'ripping off' the United States of America for many years, and now, according to this Decision, could actually continue to do so, at an even increased level.
"I am sure that the Supreme Court did not have this in mind! It doesn’t make sense that Countries and Companies that took advantage of us for decades, receiving Billions and Billions of Dollars that they should not have been allowed to receive, would now be entitled to an undeserved 'windfall,' the likes of which the World has never seen before, as a result of this highly disappointing, to say the least, ruling. Is a Rehearing or Readjudication of this case possible??? PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP"
During the president's State of the Union on Tuesday, he greeted all present Supreme Court justices before calling out their ruling over tariffs in his speech.
Under Supreme Court practice, parties may seek rehearing, but the justices rarely grant such petitions. Rule 44 outlines the procedures and timelines for petitions for rehearing.
What People Are Saying
New York Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, on X on Friday: "Trump’s illegal tariffs stole from working people and small businesses. Victor Owen Schwartz fought back in court — and won. Now we’re making sure New Yorkers get every dollar back."
Pete Buttigieg, transportation secretary under President Joe Biden, on X this month: "The Supreme Court has struck down Trump’s unlawful tariffs, which we've been paying for about a year now. This is good news for the American people - and it's the latest proof that this president, no matter what he says, can be stopped."
Vice President JD Vance, on X this month: "Today, the Supreme Court decided that Congress, despite giving the president the ability to 'regulate imports', didn't actually mean it. This is lawlessness from the Court, plain and simple. And its only effect will be to make it harder for the president to protect American industries and supply chain resiliency. President Trump has a wide range of other tariff powers and he will use them to defend American workers and advance this administration’s trade priorities."
Former Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg told Newsweek: "He’s serious. He may think that his cajoling of the Justices could change their minds. But it’s not so easy. You can’t just ask for a do over because you dislike the outcome. Under the Supreme Court’s rules, there must be substantial intervening circumstances or other substantial grounds not previously presented to even file a petition for rehearing. The Supreme Court almost never grants rehearings, and it’s not about to now."
What Happens Next
It is unclear if the administration will pursue a petition for rehearing.
Update 2/27/26, 5:39 p.m. ET: This article has been updated with additional information.
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