Trump’s made tariffs central to his presidency. Chaos may come next

Associated Press (AP)EN 7 min read 100% complete by By JOSH BOAK and STEVE PEOPLESFebruary 20, 2026 at 05:53 PM

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The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs, delivering a significant blow to his economic agenda. The ruling, issued on Friday, determined that Trump lacked the authority to unilaterally impose such broad import taxes by declaring an economic emergency. Trump expressed his disappointment with the decision and criticized the justices who voted against his tariffs. The tariffs had been a central component of Trump's presidency, and the Supreme Court's action represents a major setback for his trade policies. The decision was made in Washington D.C.

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