President Donald Trump is swinging hard for some of his administration's key policies, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to back his bold economic strategy as a cornerstone of American strength.

At the heart of this battle, Trump is defending his sweeping use of tariffs as vital to both the U.S. economy and national security, while the Supreme Court weighs whether he overstepped his authority under a decades-old emergency powers law, as The Hill reports.

Earlier this year, the Trump administration rolled out what it dubbed "Liberation Day" tariffs, followed by additional rounds that reshaped trade dynamics.

Trump's Tariff Push Gains Momentum

Soon after, the administration secured several trade agreements with foreign partners, which Trump has touted as proof of his strategy’s success.

He argues these deals show the U.S. is no longer being taken advantage of, while also claiming broader wins such as halting conflicts and boosting international respect for America.

On social media platform Truth Social, Trump has been relentless, painting tariffs as the linchpin of prosperity. “Tariffs have made our Country Rich, Strong, Powerful, and Safe,” he declared, doubling down on his belief that America now holds the upper hand in global trade.

Economic Claims Stir Debate

Trump’s boasts don’t stop at trade -- he’s claiming record highs for the stock market and 401(k)s, alongside lower inflation, prices, and taxes.

He has also pointed to education returning to state control, a beefed-up military, and a fortified southern border as part of his tariff-fueled vision for a stronger nation.

Yet, not everyone’s buying the rosy picture, as rising costs and inflation have cast shadows over these economic policies, and Trump’s approval rating on the economy has taken a hit.

Supreme Court Faces Tough Call

The legal showdown centers on Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977, a law meant for national emergencies but never before used to justify tariffs on this scale.

Critics argue the law wasn’t designed for such broad import duties, while Trump insists it’s a legitimate tool for protecting American interests.

Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett didn’t mince words, warning that overturning the tariffs could create “a mess,” hinting at the chaos a ruling against Trump might unleash.

Backup Plans and Bold Proposals

Earlier this month, Trump signed an executive order slashing tariffs on various products, aiming to ease grocery prices for everyday Americans -- a pragmatic pivot amid economic pressures.

He’s even floated a $2,000 dividend for working families, funded by import tax revenue, though this idea has hit a wall of opposition and potential legal hurdles.

With the Supreme Court’s decision looming, Trump’s team has a contingency plan ready if the justices rule against him, signaling they’re not backing down from this trade fight.