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The Supreme Court of the United States rules 6–3 that Donald Trump violates federal law by imposing sweeping emergency tariffs without clear congressional authorization. Chief Justice John Roberts writes that the president cannot unilaterally wield unlimited tariff powers. The decision marks a major setback for Trump’s economic agenda, though the court does not address the $130 billion already collected.
Friday, 20 February, 2026