Trump Vows Alternatives if Supreme Court Blocks Tariffs, Calls Critics 'Pro-China'

• Donald Trump defended his tariff policy, accusing critics and legal challengers of acting in China's interests.
• He warned his administration would pursue alternative measures if the Supreme Court ruled against his tariff powers.
• Trump claimed tariffs are paid by foreign nations, not American consumers, and have driven US economic revival.
• The Supreme Court is reviewing the legality of broad country-specific tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
• US budget deficit narrowed by 15% in Oct-Dec quarter, with customs duties surging from $23 billion to $94 billion, attributed to higher tariffs.

Why It Matters: Trump defends tariffs as vital for US economy, threatens alternatives if Supreme Court limits his power.