Washington, Jan 28 (NationPress) In a bid to maintain trade pressure as a cornerstone of his economic and foreign policy strategy, US President Donald Trump indicated he would explore alternative measures if the Supreme Court seeks to limit tariffs, which he termed "indispensable" for achieving success.

During an interview with Fox News host Will Cain, Trump defended tariffs as a fundamental catalyst for investment and manufacturing expansion in the United States. He argued that this policy has compelled companies to establish facilities domestically rather than manufacturing overseas and importing into the US market.

“The tariffs have been indispensable towards success,” Trump asserted. He mentioned, “We’ve collected $600 billion in tariffs.”

When questioned about the implications of a Supreme Court ruling against his tariff authority, Trump acknowledged the potential risks but affirmed that the overall strategy would remain unchanged. “We’ll have to find another way,” he noted, adding that it might be “more inconvenient; it won’t be as easy.” He suggested that the administration would seek “some other way of achieving a similar outcome.”

Trump stated that tariffs have encouraged foreign manufacturers to shift production to the United States. He cited firms from Germany, Mexico, and Canada, claiming substantial investments are pouring into sectors like automotive and artificial intelligence. “The only way they can do that is by building their plants here,” he explained.

He asserted that this approach has sparked a construction boom. Trump claimed that thousands of new businesses are emerging nationwide and that hundreds of major manufacturing facilities are under development. He reiterated a broader assertion that the US has secured “$18 trillion coming into the country.”

Trump linked tariff revenue to domestic support programs, particularly for farmers. He stated that his administration recently allocated “$12 billion” in farm assistance funded through tariff revenue. “We’re generating so much income from the tariffs that we can afford to do that,” he remarked.

While acknowledging farmers' concerns regarding short-term disruptions, he assured that the long-term benefits would become evident. “It’s going to take a little time to materialize,” he said, suggesting that farmers would be “the biggest beneficiary” once trade measures are fully implemented.

Trump argued that tariffs have rectified years of unfair trade practices, contending that foreign nations had long imposed barriers on US products while enjoying unrestricted access to the American market. “For years, it was the opposite,” he emphasized. “I’ve completely reversed it.”

Additionally, he portrayed tariffs as a geopolitical instrument. When asked if he viewed them as beneficial beyond economic aspects, Trump replied, “For world peace, yes, we have to use it for world peace.” He did not elaborate further.

Trump claimed that tariffs have shielded US industries from what he termed unfair competition. He maintained that companies could no longer depend on low-cost labor abroad and then sell products in the US without repercussions.