Inside StoryThe US Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s central policy.US President Donald Trump’s tariff regime has been ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court, removing a central policy plank of his second term.Trump’s promised replacement tariffs will take effect within days.What is the impact of the court’s ruling? And how will it play out internationally?Presenter: Tom McRaeGuests:Melanie Brusseler – US programme director at the think tank Common WealthJames Davis – founder and president of Touchdown Strategies and Republican adviserClaire Finkelstein – Algernon Biddle professor of law and philosophy, University of PennsylvaniaPublished On 21 Feb 2026
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Trump’s tariff regime has been ruled unlawful. What are the implications?
In 2026, the US Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump's tariff regime unlawful, dismantling a key policy from his second term. The ruling's impact and international implications are now being examined.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-02-21 · 22:31 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In 2026, the US Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump's tariff regime unlawful, dismantling a key policy from his second term. The ruling's impact and international implications are now being examined. Trump's promised replacement tariffs are scheduled to take effect within days. Experts like Melanie Brusseler from Common Wealth, Republican advisor James Davis, and law professor Claire Finkelstein are providing analysis. The decision raises questions about the future of US trade policy and its relationship with other nations.
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James Davis is the founder and president of Touchdown Strategies and Republican adviser.
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Melanie Brusseler is the US programme director at the think tank Common Wealth.
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Trump’s tariff regime was a central policy plank of his second term.
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US Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s tariff regime.
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Trump’s promised replacement tariffs will take effect within days.
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