President Donald Trump is not happy with his own Supreme Court picks. In a Truth Social post on Sunday, he called out Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett for voting against his position on tariffs, a ruling he says could cost the U.S. $159 billion in repayments to countries and companies that he claims unfairly benefited at America's expense. The outcome, he argued, was unintentional and “hardly believable.”
Trump suggested the justices could have “solved” the whole thing with a “tiny” sentence: “Any money paid by others to the United States does not have to be paid back.” That, he said, would have saved billions.
The President went further, arguing that some Republican-appointed justices have become so eager to appear “independent” that they go out of their way to oppose him, making it unnecessary for Democrats to “pack the court.” Democratic appointees, he said, “always remain true” to those who nominated them. Trump added that he picks judges to “help our Country, not to hurt it,” and while he doesn't demand personal loyalty, he expects loyalty to the country.
This isn't just political theater. The tariff fight is very real. The Trump administration on Friday asked a federal trade court to overturn a ruling that challenged the legal basis for the President's 10% tariffs. That followed a February Supreme Court decision that struck down Trump's earlier broad tariffs, saying he lacked authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). After that loss, Trump turned to Section 122 to impose replacement tariffs, which are set to expire on July 24 unless Congress extends them.
Now, companies are lining up for refunds. The trade court ordered refunds for tariffs paid under the IEEPA, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection launched a portal in April to process claims. But about 15% of claims have been rejected so far, according to CBP filings.
Major companies are already disclosing big numbers. General Motors (GM) reported a $500 million refund. Ford Motor Co. (F) expects more than $1.3 billion in repayments. Stellantis NV (STLA) projected a $467 million benefit. And Apple Inc. (AAPL) said it's pursuing refunds and plans to reinvest any recovered funds into U.S. innovation and advanced manufacturing.
Trump had previously suggested companies might benefit by avoiding refund claims, but Ford CFO Sherry House made it clear the company could sue the administration if the money isn't paid. So the pressure is on.














