Trump tariffs live: US president slams Supreme Court, vows more tariffs
On February 20, 2026, the US Supreme Court ruled that then-President Donald Trump exceeded his authority in imposing tariffs on countries worldwide under a law intended for national emergencies. In response, Trump criticized the Supreme Court as "disloyal" and announced a new 10 percent tariff "across the board," effective immediately.

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AI-generatedOn February 20, 2026, the US Supreme Court ruled that then-President Donald Trump exceeded his authority in imposing tariffs on countries worldwide under a law intended for national emergencies. In response, Trump criticized the Supreme Court as "disloyal" and announced a new 10 percent tariff "across the board," effective immediately. Trump indicated his intention to implement even more stringent tariff measures in the future. The announcement was made during a press briefing at the White House, with Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Solicitor General D. John Sauer present. The Supreme Court's decision effectively struck down tariffs issued by Trump the previous year.
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5 extractedTrump has railed against a “disloyal” US Supreme Court.
Trump vowed to go in an “even stronger” direction on tariffs.
Trump says he is imposing a 10 percent tariff “across the board”, effective immediately.
Supreme Court says Trump did not have authority to impose tariffs under law meant for national emergencies.
US Supreme Court struck down tariffs issued on countries worldwide last year by President Donald Trump.