WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump sharply criticized the Supreme Court on Friday following a ruling against his administration’s tariffs, labeling the justices in the majority as “disgraceful” and “disloyal to the Constitution.” The rebuke marks an unprecedented public attack on the judiciary by a sitting U.S. president.

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the Biden administration needed congressional approval to maintain the tariffs on goods from China imposed during the Trump administration. While the ruling itself was 5-4 on a key aspect of the case, the overall decision found the administration lacked the authority to maintain the tariffs without explicit authorization from Congress.

Trump’s comments, made on his Truth Social platform, escalated tensions between the former president and the nation’s highest court. He specifically targeted the justices who sided against him, accusing them of undermining his policies and disregarding the Constitution. He stated they were “disloyal to the Constitution” and a “disgrace to our country.”

The tariffs, initially imposed in 2018, were a cornerstone of Trump’s trade policy aimed at pressuring China to address trade imbalances and intellectual property theft. The Biden administration had continued the tariffs, arguing they were a necessary tool for national security and economic leverage. The lawsuit challenging the tariffs was brought by a group of U.S. businesses.

Legal experts have noted the rarity of a president publicly criticizing the Supreme Court, particularly in such strong terms. The ruling and Trump’s subsequent response are likely to fuel ongoing debates about the separation of powers and the role of the judiciary in checking the executive branch.