Nevertheless, despite another legal ruling against its tariff policy, U
S. President Donald Trump and his team intend to continue implementing their strategy in the field of customs regulation. The administration of the American leader insists that the court’s decision to revoke the new tariffs is merely a temporary obstacle that they are fully capable of overcoming, and they do not plan to stop at this stage. This information was obtained from official sources citing political circles in America and international media, notably from the news platform Politico and the Ukrainian online publication "European Pravda." Early in the morning on May 29, Kevin Hassett, who heads the National Economic Council at the White House, sharply reacted to the federal court’s decision that halted the introduction of new tariffs and prohibited their activation. According to him, this verdict is just a "minor obstacle" to the implementation of Trump's strategic plans, and he justified this position by stating that "activist judges" and destructive legal procedures should be viewed as temporary trial tests. Hassett is convinced that within a month or two, a result can be expected—when countries open their markets to American goods, reduce barriers — both tariff and non-tariff — and demonstrate respect for Washington’s interests. In this context, he warns other states that failure to accept such measures on their part could provoke corresponding U.S. tariff responses. He states that the United States remains open to dialogue and seeks compromises, but at the same time, intends to act persistently and uncompromisingly. Regarding the grounds for the court’s decision, Hassett categorically disagrees with the conclusion made by the judicial authority that international trade norms can be directly applied to the tariffs imposed by Trump. He believes that America’s reaction to issues such as the fentanyl crisis is extraordinary and requires serious measures, so any hint at their inappropriateness sounds utterly unlikely. "When I hear that the fentanyl crisis is not an emergency, I find that extremely unpleasant… I am confident that when we appeal, this decision will be reversed in favor of our argument," the official emphasized. He also added that even if the court rules against them, the White House can use other legal tools to maintain the validity of the tariff measures. The administration expects that the appellate court will confirm the legitimacy of the tariffs, which in their view will positively influence negotiations with other countries. According to Hassett, these negotiations could conclude in July with a favorable outcome for the U.S., particularly regarding the removal of trade barriers. "This will definitely not harm our efforts in negotiations, because the world already clearly sees that President Trump is acting completely seriously. They know — and this can be taken into account — because Trump always wins," he is confident. The administration representatives additionally note that they will not wait and simply hope for a court victory; instead, they actively utilize all possible legal and executive processes to defend their tariff policy. White House Deputy Press Secretary Kush Desai emphasized that the court’s decision is not the final point, and in response, the president and his team will be able to apply necessary leverage according to the law. Sources close to Trump also hinted that internal narratives exist regarding the fight against the so-called "deep state" — a term used to describe conservative and organized structures within the authorities allegedly resisting his reforms. In particular, Trump’s advisor Jason Miller called the court’s decision a manifestation of such resistance and assured that the president’s team is ready to continue defending the policies initiated in the field of tariffs. Recall that on May 28, the United States made a historic ruling — the International Trade Court declared that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by imposing extensive tariff restrictions without Congressional approval, thereby violating international trade law. According to this decision, certain tariffs were revoked; however, the U.S. administration immediately filed an appeal, which allows for a review of the court’s verdict. Earlier, Trump reached agreements to postpone the implementation of 50% tariffs on goods from the EU and extended trade negotiations until July 9 after conversations with the head of the European Commission. This decision became a sort of compromise, providing time for diplomatic efforts and cooperation within the framework of trade policy, but the main struggle continues — in the context of defending against trade barriers and protecting U.S. interests from international pressure.