Trump warns of 'dark and sinister forces' opposed to tariffs

Trump has imposed tariffs on nearly every nation, with rates varying based on the response of each government. He has since concluded trade deals with the UK, EU, and a number of key Pacific Rim trading partners.

Published: December 9, 2025 9:31am

President Donald Trump on Tuesday hinted at "dark and sinister forces" opposed to his global tariffs ahead of the Supreme Court's expected ruling on a challenge to his authority to impose them.

"Because of Tariffs, easily and quickly applied, our National Security has been greatly enhanced, and we have become the financially strongest Country, by far, anywhere in the World. Only dark and sinister forces would want to see that end!!!" he posted on Truth Social.

The Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling soon on Trump's tariffs after hearing oral arguments in November. Those arguments saw the administration's case receive a frosty reception, even from some of the conservative judges.

Trump has imposed tariffs on nearly every nation, with rates varying based on the response of each government. He has since concluded trade deals with the UK, EU, and a number of key Pacific Rim trading partners.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.

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