The Trump administration’s most aggressive trade policy yet is now facing its toughest scrutiny. In a closely watched US Supreme Court hearing, the White House shifted its rhetoric on tariffs, insisting they were not designed to raise money despite months of repeated public statements to the contrary. US Solicitor-General D. John Sauer told the court that revenue generated from the tariffs was “only incidental,” describing them instead as regulatory tools used to manage national security and foreign policy threats, the New York Times reported.

The framing marks a significant departure from the administration’s own messaging. Throughout the year, US President Donald Trump and senior advisors billed tariffs as a financial engine that could pay down the national debt, cover trillions in ta

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