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 affair and his immigration policy.

The Supreme Court ruling is a major blow to Trump, whose economic and foreign policies leaned on his asserted power to unilaterally slap tariffs on any country.

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

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…