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Trump Made Tariffs Central to His Presidency. Chaos May Come Next

The Supreme Court ruled Trump lacked authority for emergency tariffs, while 60% of Americans oppose tariffs and the White House seeks alternative trade policies.

  • By a 6-3 vote on Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to declare an economic emergency and impose sweeping import taxes, denying him unilateral authority.
  • The Congressional Budget Office estimated tariffs would generate $3 trillion over 10 years, but six House Republicans earlier this month joined Democrats to oppose them, highlighting intra-party tension.
  • New research found that tariffs paid by midsize U.S. businesses tripled over the past year, forcing companies employing 48 million people to absorb costs through higher prices or lower profits.
  • The White House plans to use alternative laws to preserve tariffs, while administration officials predict years of legal wrangling over possible refunds and U.S. courts' unresolved refund process.
  • Polls show about 6 in 10 Americans said Trump went too far on tariffs and 76% feared higher consumer costs, while Rep. Suzan DelBene said, `Republicans in Congress could have easily ended this economic crisis by standing up for their communities.
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Trump made tariffs central to his presidency. Chaos may come next

Trump called the ruling “ridiculous” and said he is looking for other laws to keep tariffs in place. Polling from AP-NORC finds that most adults oppose tariffs and expect higher prices.

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Times of India broke the news in India on Friday, February 20, 2026.
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