U.S. President Donald Trump holds a press conference as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth looks at him following a U.S. strike on Venezuela where President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured, from Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., January 3, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Trump Warns 'WE'RE SCREWED!' if Supreme Court Strikes Down Tariffs

  • Donald Trump warned of a 'complete mess' if the Supreme Court rules against his unilateral tariff authority.
  • He stated that repaying collected tariff money would be 'almost impossible' for the US.
  • Trump's social media post on Monday used the phrase 'WE'RE SCREWED!' regarding the potential ruling.
  • He has repeatedly posted warnings about the court's looming decision and the complexity of issuing refunds.
  • Trump suggested that the repayment amount would be 'so large' it would take years to calculate and distribute.

Why It Matters: Trump warns of severe financial and logistical chaos if the Supreme Court invalidates his tariffs.

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