President Donald Trump takes the Capitol stage for a high-stakes State of the Union address where he is expected to defend his immigration crackdown, federal cuts and hardline trade policies. With midterms looming and poll numbers under pressure, the speech could reset the political narrative.
25 February,2026 03:37 AM ISTTrade War 2.0 is here — and President Donald Trump is not backing down. After the Supreme Court clipped part of his tariff program, Trump has fired back, claiming the ruling actually expanded his powers and opened the door to even tougher trade action.
24 February,2026 01:15 AM ISTPresident Donald Trump has raised temporary tariffs from 10% to 15% on U.S. imports after the Supreme Court struck down his earlier trade program. The new move relies on Section 122, a rarely used statute that allows tariffs up to 15% for 150 days without prior congressional approval.
22 February,2026 02:19 PM ISTIn a major 6–3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by using a 1977 emergency law to impose sweeping global tariffs. The ruling invalidates key “reciprocal” tariffs and certain 25 percent duties on imports from China, Canada and Mexico — potentially mandating the return of more than $100 billion in collected revenue.
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