The U.S. Supreme Court is proceeding cautiously as it considers a lawsuit contesting tariffs enacted under President Donald Trump, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said in remarks to CNBC on Tuesday. Greer emphasized the gravity of the matter and pointed to the significant revenue that has been raised under the contested tariff regime.
Greer framed the litigation as touching on a broader reconfiguration of trade policy, saying, "Weve built a new trade order on the back of these tariffs." He added, "So the stakes are enormous, and I think the court... is being very careful and considerate as to how they deal with this issue of extreme national interest."
Asked about the timetable for a decision, Greer noted the plaintiffs mounting the challenge do not present what he characterized as "an open and shut case." He suggested that the perceived complexity of the legal arguments may be contributing to a lengthier deliberative process in the nation's highest court.
The comments underline two points central to the dispute as described by Greer: first, that substantial revenue has already been collected under the tariffs at issue; and second, that the constitutional and policy questions before the court are being addressed with caution because of the claimed national significance.
Greers remarks did not specify particular timelines for a ruling, nor did they identify details beyond the revenue collected and his assessment of the plaintiffs legal position. The Trade Representatives characterization frames the case as consequential and legally nontrivial without offering further specifics on the court's internal deliberations.
Contextual note: The public comments reported here reflect only the statements attributed to Jamieson Greer during his interview on CNBC and do not add additional factual claims about the court's process, timing, or internal considerations beyond those remarks.