Analysis:

• Donald Trump did make a statement complaining that he can impose an embargo but cannot charge money under a certain statute. In a video, Trump said: "I can destroy the trade. I can destroy the country. I'm even allowed to impose a foreign country destroying embargo. I can embargo. I can do anything I want, but I can't charge $1 because that's not what it says...I can do anything I want to do to them but I can't charge any money" and later stated "Can't charge $1 to any country"¹.
• The context was the Supreme Court case Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump (February 2026), in which the Court ruled that the President lacks authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs².
• The Supreme Court opinion confirmed that IEEPA authorizes the President to "investigate, block... regulate, direct and compel, nullify, void, prevent or prohibit... importation or exportation" but notably does not include any mention of tariffs or duties, meaning the President cannot charge money (tariffs) under that statute².
• Trump's statement accurately reflected the Court's holding that while he has broad authority to block or embargo trade under IEEPA, he cannot impose tariffs/charges under that same authority.

Overall validity: 95%

1. WATCH: Trump laments he can 'destroy' a country but ...
2. [PDF] 24-1287 Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump (02/20/2026)