Trump called justices ‘fools’ and ‘disgrace to the nation’ after their rebuke of his aggressive trade tactic – key US politics stories from 20 February 2026 at a glance

The decision is a significant loss to US President Trump on an issue that has been critical for his economic agenda.

Ruling is blow to Trump’s bold assertions of authority and topples key pillar of aggressive economic agenda

Top US court says Trump did not have authority to enact tariffs under law meant for national emergencies.

If you think the Supreme Court ruling heralds a return to pre-Trump business as usual - think again.

The Supreme Court has weakened Trump's hand in dealing with other nations, writes Anthony Zurcher.

The US Supreme Court ruled that 'reciprocal' tariffs imposed by the American president were illegal.

The president erupted members of the court, calling them "disloyal to our constitution" and their ruling an "embarrassment to their families."

6-3 ruling against unilateral imposition of tariffs without congressional approval labelled a ‘disgrace’ by Trump

President called justices who blocked his tariffs a ‘disgrace to the nation’ while praising three justices who dissented

Supreme Court blocks Trump's emergency tariffs, but he plans to invoke other laws to maintain and raise tariffs.

The six justices who voted against the tariffs, dealing a major blow to his signature economic policy, should be "absolutely ashamed", Trump said.

Trump called justices ‘fools’ and ‘disgrace to the nation’ after their rebuke of his aggressive trade tactic – key US politics stories from 20 February 2026 at a glance

The president signed an executive order implementing 10 percent global tariffs after calling the justices who struck down his signature trade policy a “disgrace.”

The conservative-heavy court had largely given Trump everything he desired – until now, when two of his three nominees turned his back on him

Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs, a major aspect of his agenda, were struck down by the nation's highest court. He also faces mounting criticism over his handling of the Epstein…

President Donald Trump struck a more upbeat note following his diatribe against the justices who voted against him on global tariffs.

EDITORIAL. The Supreme Court reasserted the primacy of the law over presidential arbitrariness on Friday. The decision encourages members of Congress to fully exercise their role…

"This is significant at a time that the president seeks to head into midterm elections with a head full of steam."

Donald Trump doubles down on aggressive tariff policy with 15% global tax – key US politics stories from 21 February 2026 at a glance