The law allows him to impose a levy of up to 15% for 150 days, although it could face legal challenges. ADVERTISEMENTThe court's landmark 6-3 ruling upended the leverage Trump and his trade envoys have wielded over foreign governments at negotiating tables to reshape diplomatic relations and global markets. Poser on trade dealsThe ruling called into question the trade deals Trump's envoys have negotiated in recent months under the threat of high tariffs. Despite the court's bluntness in ruling the president had exceeded his authority, Trump told reporters: "It's ridiculous, but it's OK, because we have other ways, numerous other ways." U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the court ruling could have mixed results.

Source: The Telegraph February 21, 2026 03:50 UTC