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US Courts Void Trump Tariff Tool, Missile Shortage Alarms Allies

5/14/2026

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U.S. courts invalidated Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, removing President Donald Trump's tariff tool before the Beijing summit.
U.S. forces used over 1,000 Tomahawk and JASSM missiles and more than half of Patriot and THAAD systems in the Iran campaign, depleting stockpiles.
European allies warned that depleted U.S. munitions could delay Ukraine orders, citing Pentagon assurances that supplies remain sufficient.

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U.S. courts invalidated Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, removing President Donald Trump's tariff tool before the Beijing summit.
U.S. forces used over 1,000 Tomahawk and JASSM missiles and more than half of Patriot and THAAD systems in the Iran campaign, depleting stockpiles.
European allies warned that depleted U.S. munitions could delay Ukraine orders, citing Pentagon assurances that supplies remain sufficient.