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Chaos, Confusion and Defiance: The Global Fallout From the Tariff Ruling

February 23, 2026 00:29:26 5.42 MB ( 22.84 MB less) Downloads: 0

The Supreme Court ruled on Friday that President Trump exceeded his authority when he imposed sweeping tariffs on imports from nearly every U.S. trading partner.

Tyler Pager, Ana Swanson and Andrew Ross Sorkin of The New York Times explain what comes next. 

Guest:

  • Tyler Pager, a White House correspondent for The New York Times who covers the Trump administration.
  • Ana Swanson, a reporter in Washington who covers trade and international economics for The New York Times.
  • Andrew Ross Sorkin, a columnist and the founder and editor at large of DealBook.

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Photo: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Associated Press

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