THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump Wrecks His Own Case for Tariffs as Bizarre SCOTUS Rant Backfires
Nov 12, 2025
Join trade policy expert Alex Jacquez, who served as an adviser in the Biden administration, as he unpacks the chaos surrounding Trump's tariff claims. Alex highlights how Trump's inflated revenue figures from $2 trillion to $3 trillion undermine his legal case. He delves into the skepticism from the Supreme Court justices and the broader economic impact of these tariffs, which have spurred uncertainty and hampered investment. Get insights on potential outcomes if the tariffs are struck down and the political maneuvers that could follow.
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Trump's Fantasy Revenue Claims
- Trump claimed tariff revenues could pay $2,000 per American but experts call that fantasy.
- The president's public numbers wildly contradict administration legal arguments and lack evidence.
Actual Collections Versus Trump Rhetoric
- About $90 billion was collected under the IEPA tariffs, not trillions.
- If the Supreme Court invalidates them, Customs would face a massive but manageable rebate logistics problem.
Bullying The Court With Exaggeration
- Trump uses exaggerated economic doomsday scenarios to pressure the Supreme Court.
- Justices appeared focused on statutory interpretation rather than political threats during oral arguments.