Trump has other tariff options after Supreme Court strikes down his worldwide import taxes - Associated Press News
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February 20, 2026
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The U.S. Supreme Court has invalidated former President Donald Trump’s global import taxes, ruling that they overstepped federal authority under the Tariff Act of 1930. However, this decision does not leave Trump without options. The court’s action highlights the complexities of international trade law and underscores the ongoing debates surrounding tariffs and their impact on global markets.
Trump had imposed these import taxes in an effort to address U.S. trade deficits and promote domestic manufacturing. The case, *United States v.福德*, centered on whether the federal government could levy such taxes without violating existing legal frameworks. The court’s decision struck down the tariffs,
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Originally published on AP News on 2/20/2026