President Donald Trump on Friday criticized the Supreme Court’s decision invalidating his tariff policy, describing the ruling as a “disgrace” and indicating that his administration is prepared to move forward through other means.

Speaking during a White House briefing after addressing governors at a breakfast meeting, Trump reacted to the Court’s judgment striking down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. He told reporters that he has a “backup plan” despite the setback.

The Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that the 1977 emergency statute does not authorize a president to levy sweeping tariffs without clear congressional approval, concluding that the law’s language permitting regulation of importation does not extend to imposing broad-based import taxes.

Trump had relied on IEEPA to implement duties on goods from Canada, Mexico, China, and other trading partners after declaring national emergencies related to drug trafficking and trade imbalances. The decision significantly limits the executive branch’s ability to use that statute to advance trade measures.

While Trump did not detail the alternative approach he may pursue, his remarks signal that the administration is exploring other legal avenues to continue its trade agenda following the Court’s ruling.