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Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs Amid Backlash

2/23/2026

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The Supreme Court ruled that many of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs were illegal.
He attacked the justices as "fools and lap dogs."
He announced a global tariff starting at 10 percent, later raised to 15 percent.
The tariffs are unpopular, with a majority of Americans opposing them as the economy becomes a key midterm issue.

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The Supreme Court ruled that many of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs were illegal.
He attacked the justices as "fools and lap dogs."
He announced a global tariff starting at 10 percent, later raised to 15 percent.
The tariffs are unpopular, with a majority of Americans opposing them as the economy becomes a key midterm issue.