Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:30pm on 20 Feb 2026,Friday International
The US Supreme Court dealt a historic blow to President Donald Trump, striking down his sweeping global tariffs in a 6-3 ruling authored by conservative Chief Justice John Roberts. The court ruled Trump's use of the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act exceeded presidential authority, upholding a lower court's decision. Notably, conservative justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett both Trump appointees joined the majority alongside three liberal justices. Three conservative justices dissented. CNN reported Trump erupted in fury during a White House breakfast with state governors upon hearing the verdict, calling it "a disgrace" and attacking the courts. The White House issued no immediate official statement following the landmark ruling. (PC: X)
