Friday, February 20, 2026

After Supreme Court Loss, Trump Plans to Impose Global Tariffs Using Different Laws

After Supreme Court Loss, Trump Plans to Impose Global Tariffs Using Different Laws - The New York Times

The administration has been preparing for months for the possibility that the Supreme Court would rule against the president and developed contingency plans.

The court displayed its independence in what was a stinging rebuke to President Trump, though the ruling is unlikely to have an immediate effect on prices.
 
Trump Says He Will Raise Global Tariff to 15 Percent

The move signaled that the president would press ahead with steep global import taxes despite the legal setback from the Supreme Court.