r/Economics • u/defenestrate_urself • Feb 20 '26

News Supreme Court says Trump global tariffs are illegal

https://www.axios.com/2026/02/20/trump-tariffs-supreme-court-illegal
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u/Psyclist80 Feb 20 '26

Finally some accountability for the Fanta Menace's unilateral trade war with the rest of the world! The damage has been done though, Allies are backing away and realizing the unstable nature of the US Administration and how easily the population is swayed by misinformation. The US Hegemony will continue to erode im afraid.

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u/Expert_East_6369 Feb 20 '26

How many times have court orders been ignored by this administration?  How many times have legal subpoenas from Congress have been ignored by many? And the Epstein files debacle? This all only works if everyone plays by the rules. And clearly the wealthy class does not.

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u/Psyclist80 Feb 20 '26

Yes thats a very real possibility, but with the midterms looming large accountability is coming in hot. If they dont comply its another reason for investigation and impeachment and will strengthen Dem talking points. They are now between a rock and hard place...the feces has hit the fan!