From the New York Post: President Donald Trump’s chances of surviving a Supreme Court showdown over his sweeping tariff regime quietly appeared to tick higher Friday — not because the justices issued a ruling, but because they didn’t rule at all, according to legal observers.
The high court again declined to issue a decision in the closely watched case challenging Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs, leaving investors, importers and businesses in limbo after bracing for an opinion that is yet to come despite their expectations.
The delay marked the second time in less than a week that the court passed on releasing a ruling, fueling speculation that the justices are divided — and that the prolonged wait may ultimately favor the White House.
“We agree that a long wait for the tariff decision is probably a better sign for the Trump administration than it is for importers, but it is no guarantee of the outcome,” Kelsey Christensen, a trade attorney at law firm Clark Hill, told the financial news site MarketWatch.
On Monday of this week, President Trump warned that if the Supreme Court rules against his tariffs, the United States is “screwed,” as the U.S. may be forced to refund some of the tariffs already collected.
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett has voiced optimism that the Supreme Court will rule in Trump’s favor o the tariffs.
🚨 BREAKING: After listening to the oral arguments, the White House confirms the Supreme Court is likely to UPHOLD President Trump’s sweeping tariffs that helped bring $18T in investments and end wars
GREAT! Do the right thing, SCOTUS! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
“We’re highly confident that they’re… pic.twitter.com/qOJrupSey0
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January 16, 2026
READ MORE from the New York Post.
SEE IT: Trump shares alarming warning if SCOTUS rules against his tariffs
Follow us on X (Formerly Twitter.)
The DML News App: www.X.com/DMLNewsApp
The Dennis Michael Lynch Podcast archive is available below, with the most recent on top. Never miss an episode. Subscribe to the show by downloading The DML News App or go to Apple Podcasts.
