SCOTUS Pulls the Plug on Tariffs under IEEPA plus Fresh Scrutiny Into 2016 Russia Election Hoax

The Ben Ferguson Podcast · Feb 21, 2026 · 30m · transcript

1. Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs Under IEEPA The Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that President Trump’s tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) exceeded legal authority. Justices Roberts, Gorsuch, and Barrett joined the liberal justices in the majority. The ruling states the President cannot impose monetary tariffs under IEEPA, though he can still cut off trade, impose embargoes, or restrict commerce. 2. Trump Responds by Announcing a New 10% Global Tariff Immediately after the ruling, Trump held a press briefing announcing: A 10%…