# Clarence Thomas

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## Timeline

- **2026-02-21**: Tariff Escalation — The administration hikes the global duty to 15% following a review of the court's decision.
- **2026-02-20**: Supreme Court Ruling — The high court rules 6-3 that the President lacks authority to impose broad tariffs under the 1977 IEEPA.
- **2026-02-20**: Initial Response — Trump announces a new 10% global levy using an alternative legal avenue immediately after the ruling.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Trump Escalates Trade War with 15% Global Tariff After Supreme Court Rebuke
2026-02-22 02:38:15 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

President Trump has unilaterally raised the global import duty to 15% just one day after the Supreme Court struck down his previous tariff framework. This move signals a significant escalation in trade volatility, forcing the e-commerce and retail sectors to brace for immediate supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/trump-hikes-global-tariffs-15-percent

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