Tariffs court fight threatens Trump's power to wield his favourite economic weapon4 days ago Share Save Sarah Smith North America editor Share SaveGetty ImagesSince returning to power, US President Donald Trump has wielded tariffs – or the threat of them - as his economic weapon of choice. If Trump's tariffs plan continues to meet resistance in the courts, one option at his disposal is asking Congress to legislate the taxes instead. For decades, Trump has been convinced that trade tariffs are the answer to many of America's economic problems. Watch: Trump tariff agenda "alive and well", says Trump adviser Peter NavarroHe said that whatever happens with this court challenge, Trump has already transformed the global economic order. The president wants to keep 10% reciprocal tariffs on most countries and 25% tariffs on cars, steel and aluminium.