US stocks tick higher after the Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs

Associated Press (AP)EN 4 min read 100% complete by By STAN CHOEFebruary 20, 2026 at 05:23 PM

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On Friday, February 20, 2026, US stocks showed mixed reactions after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's sweeping tariffs, which had previously caused market panic. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% in midday trading, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down slightly. The Nasdaq composite increased by 0.5%. Despite the ruling, trading remained cautious due to concerns that the White House may pursue alternative tariff strategies targeting specific countries or industries. Treasury yields remained relatively steady, and individual stocks like Ralph Lauren experienced volatile trading following the announcement. Investors are assessing the long-term economic effects of the ruling and potential future trade policies.

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