President Donald Trump vowed on Friday (February 20, 2026) to impose a 10% tariff on all imports into the United States after the Supreme Court handed him a stinging rebuke by striking down his signature economic policy. “I’m ashamed of certain members of the court, absolutely ashamed, for not having the courage to do what’s right for our country,” Mr. Trump told reporters. Mr. Trump said he would use a separate authority to impose a uniform tariff of 10% — after he spent the past year imposing various rates spontaneously to cajole and punish other countries. Mr. Trump heaped praise on Brett Kavanaugh, the only justice he nominated who voted with him. Constrained ambitionThe European Union said it was studying the court ruling and will remain in close contact with the Trump administration.

Source: The Hindu February 20, 2026 19:09 UTC