Donald Trump warns of 'economic ruination' if courts block his tariff authority

US President Donald Trump on Monday (June 1) issued a stark warning on his Truth Social platform, claiming that a potential court ruling against his proposed tariff policies could leave the United States vulnerable to foreign economic aggression. Trump framed the issue as one of national survival, warning that a court decision against his proposed tariffs would "cripple" the country's ability to respond to unfair foreign trade practices. "If the Courts somehow rule against us on Tariffs, which is not expected," Trump wrote, adding, "that would allow other Countries to hold our Nation hostage with their anti-American Tariffs that they…