Trump threatens 10% global tariffs and rails against supreme court justices

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by George ChidiFebruary 20, 2026 at 08:23 PM

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Donald Trump criticized Supreme Court justices who blocked his tariff use, calling their decision a "disgrace" and alleging foreign influence. He specifically attacked Justices Barrett and Gorsuch, appointees of his, for siding against him. Trump announced plans to impose a 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 and initiate investigations into unfair trade practices to justify further tariffs. He claimed existing statutes grant him the authority to impose tariffs without congressional approval. Trump stated that tariffs under sections 232 and 301 of the Trade Acts will remain in effect.

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Trade Expansion Act of 1962 40% International Emergency Economic Powers Act 40% White House 40% Trade Act of 1974 ×240% Neil Gorsuch ×260% Amy Coney Barrett ×260% Brett Kavanaugh 60% Clarence Thomas 60% Samuel Alito 60% Supreme Court ×370% Donald Trump ×790%

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tariffs 100% supreme court 90% foreign influence 70% trade act 60% global tariffs 60% unfair trade practices 50% statutory authority 50% congressional approval 40%

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Very Negative

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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90%

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