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Supreme Court Limits Trump's Tariff Power Amid Controversy

2/21/2026

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The Supreme Court ruled to limit U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff authority, a development Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) described as a setback.
Sen. John Kennedy argued that Trump’s tariff strategy yielded $300 billion in tariff revenue and economic benefits.
Democrats praised the ruling, claiming tariffs increase consumer prices.
In response to the ruling, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a new order imposing a 10% global tariff.

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The Supreme Court ruled to limit U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff authority, a development Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) described as a setback.
Sen. John Kennedy argued that Trump’s tariff strategy yielded $300 billion in tariff revenue and economic benefits.
Democrats praised the ruling, claiming tariffs increase consumer prices.
In response to the ruling, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a new order imposing a 10% global tariff.