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Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Emergency Tariff Powers

2/21/2026

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  • Supreme Court ruled against U.S. President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers for tariffs.
  • Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders called the ruling disappointing and said Trump will prioritize workers.
  • Trump announced a 10% tariff on imports, citing Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act.
  • The White House exempted Canada and Mexico from these tariffs.
  • Senator Rand Paul warned it could curb future emergency powers by any president.