President Donald Trump has declared that “foreign interests” are attempting to get his tariffs struck down at the U.S. Supreme Court as a way to “meddle” in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. If the Supreme Court strikes down his tariffs, the president warned that the United States would have to repay hundreds of billions of dollars to other countries. Trump argued on Truth Social that those opposing his policies are serving “hostile foreign interests” and said he looks forward to the Supreme Court’s decision on the issue.
He also claimed that the full benefit of his tariffs has not yet been realized because some buyers stockpiled goods to avoid paying tariffs in the short term. As that inventory declines, Trump argued, tariff payments will increase dramatically, adding that the amounts payable to the United States will “skyrocket” beyond already historic levels.
Rick Crawford, R-Ark., who leads the House Intelligence Committee, is calling for major reforms to U.S. spy agencies. He warned that foreign agents are working alongside Americans to destabilize the country and exploit existing political divisions. In an interview with Just the News, he said both state and non-state actors are contributing to efforts to sow discord inside the United States.
Crawford highlighted malign influence from China, Russia, and Iran, as well as the involvement of non-state actors acting on behalf of these nations. He noted that adversaries might fund cyberattacks or use diaspora communities to advance foreign interests. This growing cooperation between overseas and domestic actors, he said, makes counterintelligence reform a pressing national security priority.
Crawford praised FBI Director Kash Patel for implementing new strategies in the intelligence community and urged other agencies to adopt similar innovation. He cited a recent incident in Michigan involving Chinese individuals on U.S. soil as an example of changing tactics used by foreign adversaries. His warnings come as federal agencies—including the Treasury Department, IRS, and FBI—investigate how foreign groups may be exploiting U.S. tax laws to fund violence and disruption.
Howard Lutnick, the Secretary of Commerce, said Monday that the Trump administration is confident it will prevail in its Supreme Court trade case. The case centers on new tariffs the administration says are needed to protect American manufacturing from unfair foreign competition. Lutnick said tariffs will remain a key part of the administration’s national security and economic strategy and asserted that President Trump has numerous policy tools available—even if the Court rules against the current tariffs—through trade law provisions such as Sections 232, 301, and 338.
