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Calculated Shard: 51 (from laksa142)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa051.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/trump-administration-tariffs-iran-news-02-21-26\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/trump-administration-tariffs-iran-news-02-21-26\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-tariffs-iran-news-02-21-26","crawl_time":1774570090,"first_indexed_time":1771682016,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,cnn!www,\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-tariffs-iran-news-02-21-26 s443","src_root_hash":"2312100192101524051","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"February 21, 2026 — Trump administration updates | CNN","meta_descriptions":["President Donald Trump is doubling down on his trade war, plunging US companies, consumers and trade partners into fresh uncertainty. Follow for live updates."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Live Updates\nWar with Iran\nLive Updates\nLatest on the Trump administration\nLive Updates\nEn español: guerra con Irán\nVideo Ad Feedback\nBusiness owner who challenged Trump's tariffs reacts to Supreme Court decision\n04:32\n• Source:\nCNN\nBusiness owner who challenged Trump's tariffs reacts to Supreme Court decision\n04:32\nAd Feedback\n•\nTrump doubles down:\nPresident Donald Trump said he’ll\nincrease his new global tariffs\nto 15%. The president is\ndigging in on his trade war\nafter Friday’s\nSupreme Court ruling\nthat duties he issued using sweeping emergency authorities were illegal.\n•\nWhat’s next:\nThe new levies can take effect for a maximum of 150 days, barring congressional approval for an extension. Trump has signaled there will be\nprotracted legal battles\nover calls to\nrefund companies billions of dollars\nfor the emergency tariffs.\n•\nGreenland:\nTrump\nsaid Saturday night\nhe is sending a hospital boat to Greenland, which he has long sought\nUS control over\n, “to take care of the many people who are sick, and not being taken care of there.” It is unclear what he is referring to, and CNN has reached out for additional information.\n• Iran tensions:\nMeanwhile, Trump has said he is\nmulling a limited military strike\nto pressure Tehran into a nuclear deal. Top Democrats are\nurging the president\nnot to conduct\nmilitary action\nwithout consulting Congress.\n22 Posts\nPresident Donald Trump praised state leaders at a Saturday dinner for governors, following\na back-and-forth\nover the traditionally bipartisan affair.\nHundreds of people congregated at the National Mall in Washington, DC, Saturday afternoon to march to the residence of the Russian ambassador to the US, marking the four-year anniversary of the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.\nPresident Donald Trump said Saturday that he is sending a hospital boat to Greenland to provide medical care for those in need.\nA cloud of uncertainty looms over businesses after President Donald Trump announced today that he is increasing his new global tariffs to 15%.\nPresident Donald Trump revoked his endorsement of Rep. Jeff Hurd over the Colorado Republican’s view on Trump’s tariffs, changing his support to Hurd’s primary challenger.\nPresident Donald Trump announced today that he will increase the\nglobal tariffs he imposed yesterday\nfrom 10% to 15%.\nUS President Donald Trump’s\nnew tariff\nannouncement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling yesterday comes with a few exceptions, notably some imports from Canada, Mexico and a few countries elsewhere in Latin America.\nWe also continue to monitor tensions between the US and Iran this weekend, after President Donald Trump indicated yesterday that he’s considering\na limited military strike\nto pressure Tehran into a nuclear deal.\nCNN senior military analyst and former NATO supreme allied commander Adm. James Stavridis broke down the scale of the\ncurrent US military buildup\nin the Middle East:\nUnable to load video\nPlease try again later.\nError occurred while fetching labs\nVideo Ad Feedback\n'Descending like Dante’s Inferno: admiral describes U.S. war readiness\n06:57\n• Source:\nCNN\n'Descending like Dante’s Inferno: admiral describes U.S. war readiness\n06:57\nSupreme Court justices ruled yesterday that President Donald Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs were a violation of federal law, dealing Trump a\nrare loss from the conservative-majority high court\n.\nTrump called the justices who ruled against him a “disgrace to our nation.” He reserved particular wrath for two of his appointees, Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, calling them an “embarrassment to their families.”\nPolice are investigating after a person allegedly poured a mysterious substance onto the Kennedy Center’s outdoor ice rink, an act the center has described as vandalism.\nAs we’ve been reporting today, President Donald Trump is only doubling down on his trade war after the Supreme Court ruled his\nsweeping emergency trade duties illegal\n.\nTrump announced a short time ago that he’s\nupping the new global tariffs\nhe announced in the wake of yesterday’s ruling, increasing them from 10% to 15%.\nAs we process that latest development, legal battles are brewing over another key question:\nWhat happens to the tens of billions of dollars that US companies forked over for last year’s emergency tariffs?\nPresident Donald Trump just announced that he will increase the\nglobal tariffs he imposed yesterday\nfrom 10% to 15%.\nDemocrat Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a possible 2028 presidential contender, celebrated Friday’s Supreme Court decision that struck down President Donald Trump’s tariff policy in a Saturday morning interview.\nPresident Donald Trump has authorized the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide assistance to Washington, DC, to help with the city’s response to a sewage spill in the Potomac River.\nPresident Donald Trump could be spurred on to strike Iran to “divert attention” away from the\nlatest Supreme Court ruling\nthat he violated federal law in his\nimplementation of global tariffs\n, an international relations professor told CNN today.\n“What I fear is that President Trump’s domestic challenges … could really basically speed up President Trump’s decision to attack Iran,” Fawaz Gerges, a professor of international relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), told CNN’s Kim Brunhuber.\nUS President Donald Trump’s\nfresh 10% global tariff\nis unlikely to rattle Asian businesses as they have already acclimatized to an unpredictable US trade policy, a veteran Asia business analyst told CNN.\n“Since\n‘Liberation Day,’\nthe world has adjusted to a new environment,” said Song Seng Wun, economic adviser at SDAX, a Singapore-based fintech company, referring to April 2 last year when Trump unveiled a sweeping package of import duties.\nThe analyst said most businesses will adopt a wait-and-see approach, similar to the previous times Trump announced sudden levies without vital details.\nIn April last year, Trump announced “reciprocal” tariffs on goods imported from most US trading partners. Yesterday, the Supreme Court\nruled that the emergency tariffs are illegal.\nTrump has doubled down and\nsigned a new 10% global tariff\nthat kicks in on February 24. The levies can take effect for a maximum of 150 days, barring congressional approval for an extension.\nHere’s how other territories have responded to the news:\nScan the QR code to download the CNN app on Google Play.\nScan the QR code to download the CNN app from the Apple Store.","attrs_markdown":"Thank You\\!\n\nYour effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much appreciated.\n\nClose\n\nAd Feedback\n\n[US](https:\/\/cnn.com\/us)\n\n[Crime & Justice](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/crime-and-justice)\n\n[Immigration](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/immigration)\n\n[Education](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/education)\n\n[Transportation](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/transportation)\n\n[Race & Identity](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/race-and-identity)\n\n[More]()\n\n[Crime & Justice](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/crime-and-justice)   [Immigration](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/immigration)   [Education](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/education)   [Transportation](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/transportation)   [Race & Identity](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/race-and-identity)\n\n[Watch](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/subscription\/all-access)   [Listen](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/audio)\n\nSubscribe\n\nSign in\n\nMy Account\n\n- [Settings](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/account\/settings)\n- [Newsletters](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/newsletters)\n- [Topics you follow](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/follow?iid=fw_var-nav)\n- [Sign out](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-tariffs-iran-news-02-21-26)\n\nYour CNN account Sign in to your CNN account\n***\nSign in\n\nMy Account\n\n- [Settings](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/account\/settings)\n- [Newsletters](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/newsletters)\n- [Topics you follow](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/follow?iid=fw_var-nav)\n- [Sign out](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-tariffs-iran-news-02-21-26)\n\nYour CNN account Sign in to your CNN account\n***\n[Listen](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/audio)   [Watch](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/subscription\/all-access)\n***\nEdition\n\n[US](https:\/\/us.cnn.com\/?hpt=header_edition-picker)\n\n[International](https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/?hpt=header_edition-picker)\n\n[Arabic](https:\/\/arabic.cnn.com\/?hpt=header_edition-picker)\n\n[Español](https:\/\/cnnespanol.cnn.com\/?hpt=header_edition-picker)\n\nEdition\n\n- [US](https:\/\/us.cnn.com\/?hpt=header_edition-picker)\n- [International](https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/?hpt=header_edition-picker)\n- [Arabic](https:\/\/arabic.cnn.com\/?hpt=header_edition-picker)\n- [Español](https:\/\/cnnespanol.cnn.com\/?hpt=header_edition-picker)\n***\n[Crime & Justice](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/crime-and-justice)\n\n[Immigration](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/immigration)\n\n[Education](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/education)\n\n[Transportation](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/transportation)\n\n[Race & Identity](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/race-and-identity)\n***\nFollow CNN\n\nDownload the CNN App\n***\n\n- [US](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us)\n  - 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The president is [digging in on his trade war](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/20\/politics\/donald-trump-tariffs-economic-agenda) after Friday’s [Supreme Court ruling](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/20\/politics\/takeaways-supreme-court-stands-up-to-trump-on-emergency-tariffs) that duties he issued using sweeping emergency authorities were illegal.\n\n• **What’s next:** The new levies can take effect for a maximum of 150 days, barring congressional approval for an extension. Trump has signaled there will be [protracted legal battles](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26?post-id=cmlv905mh00003b6r14zyn8z6) over calls to [refund companies billions of dollars](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/20\/economy\/the-usd130-billion-question-who-will-get-a-tariff-refund) for the emergency tariffs.\n\n• **Greenland:** Trump [said Saturday night](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-tariffs-iran-news-02-21-26?post-id=cmlx184d10000356tzrhjbsqc) he is sending a hospital boat to Greenland, which he has long sought [US control over](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/01\/06\/europe\/why-trump-wants-greenland-importance-intl), “to take care of the many people who are sick, and not being taken care of there.” It is unclear what he is referring to, and CNN has reached out for additional information.\n\n**• Iran tensions:** Meanwhile, Trump has said he is [mulling a limited military strike](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26?post-id=cmlv2atw200033b6s0mnpgk68) to pressure Tehran into a nuclear deal. Top Democrats are [urging the president](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26?post-id=cmlvi9xgx00003b6rlrca5zav) not to conduct [military action](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/19\/politics\/us-iran-strike-options-trump-military) without consulting Congress.\n\nRead more\n\nAll\n\nCatch up\n\nTariffs\n\nIran\n\n22 Posts\n\n2:06 p.m. GMT, February 22, 2026\n\n##\n\n[*Our live coverage of the Trump administration has moved here.*](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-tariffs-iran-news-02-22-26?t=1771767898091)\n\nRead more\n\nLink Copied\\!\n\n1:48 a.m. GMT, February 22, 2026\n\n## Trump praises governors at annual dinner that broke from tradition\nFrom CNN's Veronica Stracqualursi\n\n![President Donald Trump speaks during the National Governors Association Evening Dinner and Reception in the White House on Saturday.](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/media\/sites\/cnn\/cnn-fallback-image.jpg)\n\nPresident Donald Trump speaks during the National Governors Association Evening Dinner and Reception in the White House on Saturday.\n\nAl Drago\/Getty Images\n\nPresident Donald Trump praised state leaders at a Saturday dinner for governors, following [a back-and-forth](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/19\/politics\/kevin-stitt-donald-trump-national-governors-association) over the traditionally bipartisan affair.\n\n“Working with your states wherever we can, we can achieve so much more — your governors, your great people, your great leaders,” Trump said in a speech at the black-tie event.\n\n“You’re just about all very popular. I know every one of you, and you’ve all had a pretty easy time becoming governor. That’s because you’ve done really great work,” he added.\n\nIt was unclear how many Democratic governors were in attendance for the dinner.\n\n**Some context:** Tensions rose earlier this month between Trump and the National Governors Association as the president [initially sought to exclude](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/11\/politics\/white-house-governors-trump-stitt-moore-polis) two Democratic governors from a working breakfast Friday at the White House, only to invite them last minute.\n\nTrump and Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, chair of the National Governors Association, were at odds over whether all the nation’s governors should be invited to the White House. Trump’s administration initially invited only Republicans, leading Stitt to tell governors that the NGA wouldn’t play facilitate the Friday morning event.\n\nDays later, Stitt told governors the White House had reversed course and invited all governors to the Friday meeting. “President Trump said this was always his intention, and we have addressed the misunderstanding in scheduling,” Stitt said in [the letter](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/11\/politics\/white-house-governors-trump-stitt-moore-polis).\n\nBut the damage was done. Eighteen Democratic governors said [they were boycotting](https:\/\/democraticgovernors.org\/updates\/joint-statement-from-democratic-governors-on-not-attending-white-house-events\/) Saturday’s dinner, and some also said they wouldn’t go to the Friday morning meeting.\n\n*CNN’s Eric Bradner contributed to this post.*\n\nRead more\n\nLink Copied\\!\n\n1:51 a.m. GMT, February 22, 2026\n\n## Meanwhile in Washington, demonstrators march to mark anniversary of Ukraine war\nFrom CNN's Dalia Abdelwahab in Washington\n\n![Activists take part in a rally to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's war on Ukraine, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC on Saturday.](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/media\/sites\/cnn\/cnn-fallback-image.jpg)\n\nActivists take part in a rally to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's war on Ukraine, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC on Saturday.\n\nMandel Ngan\/AFP\/Getty Images\n\nHundreds of people congregated at the National Mall in Washington, DC, Saturday afternoon to march to the residence of the Russian ambassador to the US, marking the four-year anniversary of the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.\n\nThe pre-march demonstration included remarks by Jovita Neliupšienė, the European Union ambassador to the US, and Denys Sienik, the deputy chief of mission at the Ukrainian Embassy, who both called for greater US intervention in the conflict.\n\nUkraine needs more weapons, Sienik said, namely [Tomahawk missiles](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2025\/10\/18\/europe\/trump-tomahawk-missiles-ukraine-white-house-intl-hnk) —which President Donald Trump has refused to provide. He and Neliupšienė also called for further sanctions on Russia.\n\n“We have to put all possible pressure to make sure that there is no money, no means to continue this war,” the EU ambassador said.\n\n![Protestors seen at a rally marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's war on Ukraine in Washington, DC.](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/media\/sites\/cnn\/cnn-fallback-image.jpg)\n\nProtestors seen at a rally marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's war on Ukraine in Washington, DC.\n\nDalia Abdelwahab\/CNN\n\nAndrii Smolenskyi, a Ukrainian soldier speaking at the rally who had been wounded during the war, characterized sanctions to CNN as “the only language” the Kremlin is willing to understand.\n\nChants throughout the rally and subsequent march called for “more sanctions on Russia,” and condemned Russia as a “terrorist state.”\n\nNadiya Shaporynska, one of the organizers of the march and the founder of US Ukrainian Activists, told CNN she hopes that ongoing trilateral US-Ukraine-Russia talks will be “fruitful.”\n\n“Ukraine wants to have just peace,” she said. “Just lasting peace, and Ukraine does its best to have peace as soon as possible.”\n\n![Signs seen at the rally marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's war on Ukraine.](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/media\/sites\/cnn\/cnn-fallback-image.jpg)\n\nSigns seen at the rally marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's war on Ukraine.\n\nDalia Abdelwahab\/CNN\n\nA handful of signs at the rally and march also appeared to decry the [recent disqualification](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/13\/sport\/ukrainian-skeleton-reinstated-vladyslav-heraskevych-olympics) of Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from the 2026 Winter Olympics after he insisted on wearing a helmet depicting some of the Ukrainian athletes killed throughout the war.\n\nRead more\n\nLink Copied\\!\n\n1:52 a.m. GMT, February 22, 2026\n\n## Trump says he's sending a hospital boat to Greenland\nFrom CNN's Riane Lumer\n\nPresident Donald Trump said Saturday that he is sending a hospital boat to Greenland to provide medical care for those in need.\n\n“Working with the fantastic Governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, we are going to send a great hospital boat to Greenland to take care of the many people who are sick, and not being taken care of there. It’s on the way!!!” the president [posted](https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/116111420567451198) on social media alongside an illustration of the naval hospital ship the USNS Mercy.\n\nTrump [appointed Landry](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2025\/12\/22\/europe\/denmark-greenland-trump-territorial-integrity-intl) to serve as special envoy to Greenland in December. Landry thanked the president in a [post on X](https:\/\/x.com\/JeffLandry\/status\/2025370429083226238?s=20), adding he is “proud to work” together with Trump on “this important issue.”\n\nIt is unclear what exactly Trump was referring to. CNN has reached out to the White House, Pentagon, Danish Embassy, **NORTHCOM, US Navy** and Landry’s office for more details.\n\n[Trump said last month that he](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/politics\/live-news\/trump-administration-news-01-21-26) “formed the framework of a future deal” on Greenland with the NATO chief, [backing down](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/01\/21\/politics\/taco-trump-greenland-davos-tariffs) on his harsh rhetoric over acquiring the semiautonomous Danish territory. The president, who has long sought control of the Arctic island, had ramped up his demands before the announcement, straining the [US’ relationship](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/01\/24\/europe\/analysis-europe-new-reality-greenland-trump-latam-intl) with Europe.\n\n*This post has been updated with additional information.*\n\nRead more\n\nLink Copied\\!\n\n10:58 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026\n\n## Trump’s tariffs cast cloud of uncertainty over businesses, port of LA director says\nFrom CNN's Tori B. Powell\n\n![Containers are stacked at the Port of Los Angeles on Friday, in Los Angeles.](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/media\/sites\/cnn\/cnn-fallback-image.jpg)\n\nContainers are stacked at the Port of Los Angeles on Friday, in Los Angeles.\n\nDamian Dovarganes\/AP\n\nA cloud of uncertainty looms over businesses after President Donald Trump announced today that he is increasing his new global tariffs to 15%.\n\nWith the disruption caused by the president’s trade war, “hiring has been light, capital investment weak and the overall growth of the economy in the fourth quarter kind of slowed a little bit at 1.4%,” Gene Seroka, the executive director of the port of Los Angeles, told CNN’s Jessica Dean.\n\n“It’s really tough to plan strategically, longer-term for talent, investment and technology when you don’t know what the rules are going to be,” he said.\n\nSeroka said he foresees “a bumpy road” ahead for the economy.\n\n“It’s going to be very difficult,” he told CNN, adding that consumers will likely see their prices increase.\n\nRead more\n\nLink Copied\\!\n\n10:07 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026\n\n## Trump withdraws endorsement of GOP congressman over tariff war, backs challenger instead\nFrom CNN's Riane Lumer\n\n![Rep. Jeff Hurd during a news conference following a House Republican conference meeting on Capitol Hill on January 22, 2025.](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/media\/sites\/cnn\/cnn-fallback-image.jpg)\n\nRep. Jeff Hurd during a news conference following a House Republican conference meeting on Capitol Hill on January 22, 2025.\n\nKent Nishimura\/Getty Images\n\nPresident Donald Trump revoked his endorsement of Rep. Jeff Hurd over the Colorado Republican’s view on Trump’s tariffs, changing his support to Hurd’s primary challenger.\n\n“Based on a lack of support, in particular for the unbelievably successful TARIFFS imposed on Foreign Countries and Companies which has made America Richer, Stronger, Bigger, and Better than ever before, I am hereby WITHDRAWING my Endorsement of RINO Congressman Jeff Hurd, of Colorado’s 3rd District, and fully Endorsing Highly Respected Patriot, Hope Scheppelman, to take his place in Congress,” the president [posted on Truth Social.](https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/116110654345152184)\n\nTrump emphasized in the post that “taking back an Endorsement is a difficult decision” for him.\n\nHurd, a freshman congressman, was among [six Republicans](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/11\/politics\/house-republicans-trump-canada-tariff-vote) who voted this month to effectively repeal the president’s tariffs on Canada. Asked at the time whether he was worried about Trump’s wrath, Hurd responded, “I do the right thing, and what the consequences are, we’ll have to see.”\n\nIn the wake of [Friday’s Supreme Court ruling](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/20\/politics\/supreme-court-tariffs) that struck down Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, Hurd [posted on X](https:\/\/x.com\/RepJeffHurd\/status\/2024884011328270603?s=20) in favor of the decision, noting it “underscores the need for Congress to play its proper role in trade policy.”\n\n“Article I assigns Congress the authority to regulate commerce with foreign nations and to impose tariffs. … My vote last week reflected that same principle,” Hurd said.\n\nTrump wrote in his Saturday post that Scheppelman is a “distinguished” critical care nurse practitioner and Navy veteran who “will do everything necessary to Defend our Country, Support our Military\/Veterans, and Ensure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH.”\n\nShortly after Trump’s endorsement shift, Scheppelman expressed gratitude in a [post on X](https:\/\/x.com\/HopeSchepp\/status\/2025320240910078119?s=20), saying she is “honored to have the President’s trust and support.”\n\nIn 2024, Hurd [won by 5 points](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/election\/2024\/results\/colorado\/us-house-district-3) against Democrat Adam Frisch for the Colorado 3rd District seat, which includes the western part of the state.\n\nRead more\n\nLink Copied\\!\n\n8:44 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026\n\n## Trump is doubling down on his trade war. Here’s what you should know\nFrom CNN's Tori B. Powell\n\n![President Donald Trump speaks alongside Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick (center) and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer (right) during a press briefing held at the White House on Friday.](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/media\/sites\/cnn\/cnn-fallback-image.jpg)\n\nPresident Donald Trump speaks alongside Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick (center) and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer (right) during a press briefing held at the White House on Friday.\n\nAnna Moneymaker\/Getty Images\n\nPresident Donald Trump announced today that he will increase the [**global tariffs he imposed yesterday**](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/20\/politics\/donald-trump-tariffs-economic-agenda) from 10% to 15%.\n\nThe move comes in response to a [**Supreme Court ruling**](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/20\/politics\/takeaways-supreme-court-stands-up-to-trump-on-emergency-tariffs) that found Trump exceeded his authority when he imposed emergency tariffs on trading partners. Now there will likely be [protracted legal battles](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26?post-id=cmlv905mh00003b6r14zyn8z6) over how and when the administration will [refund companies billions of dollars](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/20\/economy\/the-usd130-billion-question-who-will-get-a-tariff-refund).\n\n*Here’s a roundup of the latest tariffs news:*\n\n• **Read CNN analysis:** While the Supreme Court dealt Trump perhaps the most significant rebuke of his second term, it may have actually [given Republicans a gift in disguise](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/21\/politics\/tariffs-ruling-supreme-court-trump-gop), CNN’s Aaron Blake writes.\n\n• **The businesses that took on Trump:** While many of the country’s largest companies were on the sidelines of the legal fight over Trump’s tariffs, a [small wine importer](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/21\/business\/vos-selections-trump-tariffs-lawsuit-risk-takers) and a [toy company CEO](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/21\/politics\/video\/toy-ceo-who-beat-trumps-tariffs-at-supreme-court-speaks-out-lcl) are among those who challenged the president.\n\n**• Notable exemptions:** Trump’s [**new tariff**](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/21\/business\/trump-global-tariffs-increase-supreme-court) comes with a few exceptions. In particular, some imports from Canada, Mexico and some other Latin American countries are exempt. However, that doesn’t mean Mexico and Canada are tariff-free. Some of the products exempted from the 15% tax are already covered by other duties Trump levied — including taxes on [**lumber,**](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2025\/09\/29\/business\/tariffs-lumber-furniture-trump) [**steel, aluminum**](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2025\/02\/10\/politics\/tariffs-steel-aluminum-trump), cars and car parts.\n\n• **More Supreme Court ruling responses:** Trump called Justice Brett Kavanaugh his “[new hero](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-tariffs-iran-news-02-21-26?post-id=cmlwg34s40000356tleacjld1)” this morning after Kavanaugh sided with Trump in yesterday’s ruling, while two of his other appointees sided against him. Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a possible 2028 presidential contender, [celebrated](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-tariffs-iran-news-02-21-26?post-id=cmlwi8adf0000356t1lpsbwqa) the decision, saying in an interview that “the president can’t unilaterally tax the American people.” And Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker [sent the administration an invoice](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-tariffs-iran-news-02-21-26?post-id=cmlwftm4u00093b6svuss73do) demanding refunds for residents.\n\n*Here’s some other news to know from the administration:*\n\n• **Sewage spill response:** Trump [has authorized](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-tariffs-iran-news-02-21-26?post-id=cmlwet50500003b6r58ge5733) the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide assistance to Washington, DC, to help with the city’s response to a sewage spill in the Potomac River. The issue has been [at the center of a clash](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/20\/politics\/potomac-sewage-spill-trump-moore-water-analysis) between federal officials and local leaders.\n\n• **US attorney fired:** The Justice Department announced that an interim US attorney was fired [hours after Virginia judges appointed him](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/20\/politics\/doj-us-attorney-virginia-fired) to replace a Trump loyalist.\n\n*CNN’s Julia Benbrook, Kaanita Iyer, Rashell Marthans, Auzinea Bacon, Elisabeth Buchwald and Katelyn Polantz contributed reporting.*\n\nRead more\n\nLink Copied\\!\n\n7:13 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026\n\n## Many Canadian and Mexican imports are shielded from Trump’s new 15% tariff\nFrom CNN's Max Saltman\n\n![Wood for processing is stacked at the CA Spencer sawmill on April 10, 2025 in Lachute, Canada.](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/media\/sites\/cnn\/cnn-fallback-image.jpg)\n\nWood for processing is stacked at the CA Spencer sawmill on April 10, 2025 in Lachute, Canada.\n\nAndrej Ivanov\/Getty Images\n\nUS President Donald Trump’s [new tariff](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/21\/business\/trump-global-tariffs-increase-supreme-court) announcement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling yesterday comes with a few exceptions, notably some imports from Canada, Mexico and a few countries elsewhere in Latin America.\n\nA White House [fact sheet](https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/fact-sheets\/2026\/02\/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-imposes-a-temporary-import-duty-to-address-fundamental-international-payment-problems\/) released alongside the initial 10% duty says that imports covered by the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) are shielded from the tax, as well as “textiles and apparel articles” from the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Honduras, Guatemala, and Nicaragua.\n\nThere are other exceptions listed as well, including carveouts for passenger vehicles, agricultural products, electronics, and certain metals and minerals.\n\nHowever, that doesn’t mean Mexico and Canada are tariff-free. Some of the products exempted from the 15% tax are already covered by duties Trump levied on national security grounds under Section 232 – including taxes on [lumber,](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2025\/09\/29\/business\/tariffs-lumber-furniture-trump) [steel, aluminum](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2025\/02\/10\/politics\/tariffs-steel-aluminum-trump), cars and car parts.\n\nYesterday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who’s frequently [traded barbs and threats](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2025\/10\/24\/business\/ronald-reagan-ad-trump-canada-ontario-tariffs) with Trump over trade, vowed to keep “fighting until every last tariff against Canada is dropped.”\n\nRead more\n\nLink Copied\\!\n\n6:33 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026\n\n## What to know about the US military arsenal in the Middle East\n\nWe also continue to monitor tensions between the US and Iran this weekend, after President Donald Trump indicated yesterday that he’s considering [a limited military strike](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26?post-id=cmlv2atw200033b6s0mnpgk68) to pressure Tehran into a nuclear deal.\n\nCNN senior military analyst and former NATO supreme allied commander Adm. James Stavridis broke down the scale of the [current US military buildup](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/20\/politics\/military-power-buildup-us-iran-intl-vis) in the Middle East:\n\n**Unable to load video**\n\nPlease try again later.\n\nError occurred while fetching labs\n\nVideo Ad Feedback\n\n'Descending like Dante’s Inferno: admiral describes U.S. war readiness\n\n06:57   • Source: [CNN](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/)\n\n'Descending like Dante’s Inferno: admiral describes U.S. war readiness\n\n06:57\n\nRead more\n\nLink Copied\\!\n\n5:36 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026\n\n## A look at the Supreme Court justices and how they voted yesterday\nFrom CNN's Catherine Nicholls\n\nSupreme Court justices ruled yesterday that President Donald Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs were a violation of federal law, dealing Trump a [rare loss from the conservative-majority high court](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/21\/politics\/chief-justice-john-roberts-tariffs-analysis).\n\nTrump called the justices who ruled against him a “disgrace to our nation.” He reserved particular wrath for two of his appointees, Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, calling them an “embarrassment to their families.”\n\n#### Majority\n- **Chief Justice John Roberts:** Roberts became chief justice in 2005, after being nominated by then-President George W. Bush. In his opinion yesterday, Roberts said the Trump administration had tried to pitch a “‘transformative expansion’ of the president’s authority over tariff policy.”\n- **Sonia Sotomayor**: The first Hispanic US Supreme Court justice, Sotomayor was nominated to join the court by then-President Barack Obama in 2009. Sotomayor has [previously issued sharp critiques](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2025\/09\/16\/politics\/sonia-sotomayor-presidents-kings) of Trump’s use of presidential power.\n- **Elena Kagan:** Another Obama-nominated court justice, Kagan joined the Supreme Court in 2010. Yesterday, she [rebuffed some of the reasoning](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26#cmlv1g80o00003b6uoxvsn1a8) that the three conservative justices ruling against Trump put forward for blocking the tariffs.\n- **Neil Gorsuch:** Nominated by Trump, Gorsuch joined the Supreme Court in 2017. In his [concurring opinion yesterday](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26#cmlv52i4i000a3b6ub7v3leqn), he said the Constitution gave Congress the power over taxes and tariffs for a reason.\n- **Amy Coney Barrett:** Barrett was also nominated by Trump, becoming part of the Supreme Court in 2020. Trump said Barrett and her fellow conservative justices who ruled his tariffs illegal were “barely” invited to attend his State of the Union address next week.\n- **Ketanji Brown Jackson:** Jackson, who also ruled against Trump’s use of emergency powers on tariffs, was the first Black woman to take a seat on the high court after being nominated by then-President Joe Biden in 2022.\n#### Minority\n- **Brett Kavanaugh**: Another Trump-appointed justice, Kavanaugh was sworn into office in 2018. He filed the dissenting opinion in this case. The law Trump invoked to impose the tariffs “allows the president to impose tariffs somewhat more efficiently to deal with foreign threats during national emergencies,” [Kavanaugh wrote](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26#cmlv24nei00003b6uisvmwcbe), calling Trump’s emergency tariffs “clearly lawful.”\n- **Clarence Thomas**: Nominated to the Supreme Court by then-President George H.W. Bush, Thomas was sworn into office in 1991. In his opinion, Thomas argued that “the power to impose duties on imports can be delegated,” adding that “early Congresses often delegated to the President power to regulate foreign commerce, including through duties on imports.”\n- **Samuel Alito**: Alito joined the court in 2006, after being nominated by George W. Bush. Alongside Thomas and Kavanaugh, he was [thanked by Trump](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26#cmlv7utjs00053b6qacfwgs26) for his “strength and wisdom and love of our country” after the ruling was announced.\n\n*CNN’s Joan Biskupic, John Fritze, Devan Cole, Tierney Sneed, Aaron Blake, Samantha Waldenberg, Kit Maher and Elisabeth Buchwald contributed to this reporting.*\n\nRead more\n\nLink Copied\\!\n\n5:26 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026\n\n## Event canceled after black substance poured onto Kennedy Center's ice rink\nFrom CNN's Kaanita Iyer and Aleena Fayaz\n\n![A substance is seen on the ice rink, in this photo shared by the Kennedy Center vice president of public relations, Roma Daravi, on Friday.](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/media\/sites\/cnn\/cnn-fallback-image.jpg)\n\nA substance is seen on the ice rink, in this photo shared by the Kennedy Center vice president of public relations, Roma Daravi, on Friday.\n\nFrom the Kennedy Center\n\nPolice are investigating after a person allegedly poured a mysterious substance onto the Kennedy Center’s outdoor ice rink, an act the center has described as vandalism.\n\nAn unknown individual entered the Kennedy Center close to midnight on Thursday and poured the substance on the rink, the US Park Police said, and led to the cancelation of a performance on Friday.\n\nThe Kennedy Center canceled a show scheduled for last night due to the incident.\n\n“Today, a targeted attack on the Trump Kennedy Center vandalized and destroyed our outdoor arena causing severe damage that we unfortunately must cancel tonight’s performance, but we are working feverishly to complete repairs so programming can resume tomorrow,” Roma Daravi, the center’s vice president of public relations, said in a statement to CNN yesterday.\n\n“We have turned over video footage to the authorities who are investigating this calculated, malicious attack and hold those responsible accountable,” Daravi added.\n\nThe incident comes amid [numerous cancellations](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2025\/12\/30\/politics\/kennedy-center-cancelations-trump-name) at the performing arts center after several artists pulled out of events following [Trump’s takeover of the institution](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2025\/12\/06\/politics\/trump-kennedy-center-takeover).\n\nIn the wake of those cancellations, Trump has said the center will soon be closed for two years for renovations.\n\nRead more\n\nLink Copied\\!\n\n5:04 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026\n\n## What to know about the possibility of companies receiving tariff refunds\nFrom CNN's Elisabeth Buchwald and Matt Meyer\n\nAs we’ve been reporting today, President Donald Trump is only doubling down on his trade war after the Supreme Court ruled his [sweeping emergency trade duties illegal](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/20\/politics\/takeaways-supreme-court-stands-up-to-trump-on-emergency-tariffs).\n\nTrump announced a short time ago that he’s [upping the new global tariffs](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-tariffs-iran-news-02-21-26?post-id=cmlwjccny000m3b6slgkq44f8) he announced in the wake of yesterday’s ruling, increasing them from 10% to 15%.\n\n**As we process that latest development, legal battles are brewing over another key question:** What happens to the tens of billions of dollars that US companies forked over for last year’s emergency tariffs?\n\nThe Trump administration — both formally and informally — had promised to refund duties collected if the Supreme Court issued a ruling against them. But neither the administration nor any of the justices have specified exactly how it would work.\n\n“I guess it has to get litigated for the next two years,” Trump told reporters yesterday. He then said [it could be “the next five years.”](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26?post-id=cmlv905mh00003b6r14zyn8z6)\n\nAhead of yesterday’s verdict, thousands of businesses, including Costco, sued the US government in an effort to fast-track the refund process. But it’s unclear whether that will happen. Ultimately, businesses seeking refunds will have to look to lower courts, namely the Court of International Trade, for input.\n\n**What about consumers?** Critics of the Trump administration have decried the economic pain of average Americans, [saying they deserve a refund](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-tariffs-iran-news-02-21-26?post-id=cmlwftm4u00093b6svuss73do), too, given the tariffs’ impact on prices at the checkout stand.\n\nBut that’s unlikely to happen — even indirectly.\n\nImporters pay tariffs, and they typically pass that cost on to retailers, who in turn can pass it on to customers in the form of higher prices. So it’s [businesses that stand to potentially receive tariff refunds](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/20\/economy\/the-usd130-billion-question-who-will-get-a-tariff-refund) — not individual consumers.\n\n“Consumers are highly unlikely to start trimming their prices as a result” of refunds, Stephanie Roth, chief economist at Wolfe Research, told CNN. “Walmart is not going to give you a check for the 15% tariff on sneakers you bought from them four months ago.”\n\n*CNN’s David Goldman contributed to this report.*\n\nRead more\n\nLink Copied\\!\n\n5:17 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026\n\n## Trump announces global tariffs will increase to 15%\nFrom CNN’s Auzinea Bacon\n\n![Cranes and shipping containers are seen at the Port of Long Beach in California, on Friday.](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/media\/sites\/cnn\/cnn-fallback-image.jpg)\n\nCranes and shipping containers are seen at the Port of Long Beach in California, on Friday.\n\nKyle Grillot\/Bloomberg\/Getty Images\n\nPresident Donald Trump just announced that he will increase the [global tariffs he imposed yesterday](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/20\/politics\/donald-trump-tariffs-economic-agenda) from 10% to 15%.\n\nThe decision comes after the [Supreme Court ruled](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/20\/politics\/takeaways-supreme-court-stands-up-to-trump-on-emergency-tariffs) that Trump exceeded his authority when he imposed emergency tariffs on trading partners.\n\n“Based on a thorough, detailed, and complete review of the ridiculous, poorly written, and extraordinarily anti-American decision on Tariffs issued yesterday, after MANY months of contemplation, by the United States Supreme Court, please let this statement serve to represent that I, as President of the United States of America, will be, effective immediately, raising the 10% Worldwide Tariff on Countries, many of which have been ‘ripping’ the U.S. off for decades, without retribution (until I came along!), to the fully allowed, and legally tested, 15% level. During the next short number of months, the Trump Administration will determine and issue the new and legally permissible Tariffs,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.\n\nAfter the 6-3 decision, Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court justices and said he would impose a 10% global tariff using presidential powers under trade law Section 122.\n\nPresidents can impose up to 15% in tariffs using Section 122, but those duties are temporary and require congressional approval after 150 days.\n\nRead more\n\nLink Copied\\!\n\n4:28 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026\n\n## Kentucky Gov. Beshear celebrates “big victory” in Supreme Court tariff ruling\nFrom CNN's Rashell Marthans\n\n![Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear speaks during an event at the Center For American Progress in Washington, DC, on Thursday.](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/media\/sites\/cnn\/cnn-fallback-image.jpg)\n\nKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear speaks during an event at the Center For American Progress in Washington, DC, on Thursday.\n\nKevin Dietsch\/Getty Images\n\nDemocrat Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a possible 2028 presidential contender, celebrated Friday’s Supreme Court decision that struck down President Donald Trump’s tariff policy in a Saturday morning interview.\n\n“Americans and American businesses have paid 90% of all of those tariffs,” Beshear said on MS Now’s “The Weekend.” “The president can’t unilaterally tax the American people. That’s what the Supreme Court said. And now I think our people are owed their money.”\n\nBeshear said he should invoice Trump on behalf of the people of Kentucky. Other Democratic governors and potential presidential contenders, like Illinois’ JB Pritzker and California’s Gavin Newsom, have called for a tariff refund of around \\$1,700 per household.\n\n“When we look at how hard it is to get by right now, everybody talking about rent, or their mortgage, talking about groceries. This was another thousand plus dollars of costs on every Kentuckian,” Beshear said. “The president made life harder, and it’s time that he stops it.”\n\nRead more\n\nLink Copied\\!\n\n4:23 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026\n\n## Illinois governor sends Trump an \\$8.7 billion invoice for tariff refunds\nFrom CNN's Matt Meyer\n\n![Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks to the press while on board a water taxi passing Trump Tower in Chicago, on August 25, 2025.](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/media\/sites\/cnn\/cnn-fallback-image.jpg)\n\nIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks to the press while on board a water taxi passing Trump Tower in Chicago, on August 25, 2025.\n\nScott Olson\/Getty Images\n\nWe’ve been reporting over the past two days on [calls from businesses](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26?post-id=cmlv4m9f3000z3b6uucfeafd7) to receive a swift refund for costs they incurred due to President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs. They’ve been joined by prominent Trump antagonists, like [California Gov. Gavin Newsom](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26?post-id=cmlv4midm0029356tkmfscilx), who are decrying the economic impact of the tariffs.\n\nAnother prominent blue-state critic of the Trump administration, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, has issued a call for restitution. Pritzker [wrote a letter to Trump](https:\/\/jbpritzker.com\/latest\/governor-jb-pritzker-demands-refund-for-illinoisans\/) demanding a refund of \\$1,700 for every family in the state — a whopping \\$8.68 billion, by his count — because of the tariffs’ impact on prices for everyday goods. It included an invoice, deemed “Past Due - Delinquent,” for the same amount.\n\nPritzker’s gubernatorial campaign published the letter and invoice on its website, and the governor [shared it on X](https:\/\/x.com\/JBPritzker\/status\/2024976736849432935) with a three-word message to Trump: “Cut the check.”\n\n**Keep in mind:** Importers pay tariffs, and they typically pass that cost on to retailers, who in turn can pass it on to customers in the form of higher prices. So while Trump’s critics argue that his tariffs cost average Americans money, it’s [businesses that stand to potentially receive tariff refunds](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/20\/economy\/the-usd130-billion-question-who-will-get-a-tariff-refund) — not individual consumers.\n\nThat hasn’t stopped prominent Democrats like Pritzker and Newsom from highlighting what they say has been a negative economic impact on their constituents.\n\n*CNN’s David Goldman contributed to this report.*\n\nRead more\n\nLink Copied\\!\n\n7:51 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026\n\n## Trump grants emergency support to DC for sewage spill amid fight over who is responsible\nFrom CNN's Kaanita Iyer\n\n![Untreated sewage spills out of the collapsed Potomac Interceptor sewer line next to the Clara Barton Parkway in Bethesda, Maryland, on January 23.](https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/2026-01-23t211425z-40367387-rc277japghje-rtrmadp-3-washington-dc-sewage.jpg?c=original&q=w_1280,c_fill\/f_avif)\n\nUntreated sewage spills out of the collapsed Potomac Interceptor sewer line next to the Clara Barton Parkway in Bethesda, Maryland, on January 23.\n\nLeah Millis\/Reuters\n\nPresident Donald Trump has authorized the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide assistance to Washington, DC, to help with the city’s response to a sewage spill in the Potomac River.\n\nDepartment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who oversees FEMA, [said in a social media post](https:\/\/x.com\/Sec_Noem\/status\/2025288660644708744?s=20) today that Trump has also directed the Environmental Protection Agency to assist with the spill.\n\nThe federal assistance comes as lawmakers from the region and the White House have pointed fingers at each other over who is responsible for the clean up. President Donald Trump has been at odds with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore over the spill.\n\nThe spill was caused by a DC Water pipe that ruptured on federal land in Maryland.\n\nTrump wanted Maryland and Virginia to directly ask for help, while Moore argued that the federal government is responsible since the pipe belongs to DC Water and sits on federal land.\n\nFEMA said in a statement today that the agency can now proceed with disaster relief efforts and provide necessary equipment and resources.\n\nThe assistance will come as [DHS remains shut down](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/12\/politics\/department-homeland-security-government-shutdown) after Congress failed to fund the agency. As a result, the Trump administration has [frozen new FEMA disaster deployment](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/18\/politics\/trump-dhs-fema-travel-restriction) of aid workers.\n\nNoem referenced the shutdown in her announcement today, blaming Democrats for it and adding that the agency “is committed to providing much needed aid to the Americans impacted by” the spill.\n\n“We will not let our citizens suffer without help,” Noem said.\n\nEarlier this week, DC Mayor Muriel [Bowser had put in the request for federal support](https:\/\/mayor.dc.gov\/release\/mayor-bowser-requests-federal-support-region-continues-respond-potomac-interceptor-break) for the spill.\n\n**Read CNN’s analysis on the battle between politicians over the sewage spill** [**here.**](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/20\/politics\/potomac-sewage-spill-trump-moore-water-analysis)\n\nRead more\n\nLink Copied\\!\n\n4:01 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026\n\n## Trump calls Justice Kavanaugh a \"hero\" after tariff ruling\nFrom CNN's Julia Benbrook\n\n![Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh attends an event in Washington, DC, in March 2025.](https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/2025-03-12t132037z-509076942-rc2ibdawtvsm-rtrmadp-3-usa-ireland.jpg?c=original&q=w_1280,c_fill\/f_avif)\n\nSupreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh attends an event in Washington, DC, in March 2025.\n\nLeah Millis\/Reuters\n\nPresident Donald Trump called Justice Brett Kavanaugh his “new hero” on the Supreme Court after Kavanaugh sided with Trump in yesterday’s ruling on tariffs, while two of his other appointees sided against him.\n\n“My new hero is United States Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and, of course, Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito. There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that they want to, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN,” Trump said in [a social media post](https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/116109104602937332) this morning.\n\nIn the 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that Trump violated federal law when he unilaterally imposed sweeping tariffs across the globe. Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Neil Gorsuch, both Trump appointees, joined Chief Justice John Roberts and the three liberal justices in the majority.\n\nTrump was clearly angry during a news conference at the White House shortly after the ruling and called the Supreme Court’s decision “deeply disappointing.”\n\n“I’m ashamed of certain members of the court,” Trump said, calling the justices in the majority a “disgrace to our nation.”\n\nRead more\n\nLink Copied\\!\n\n2:38 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026\n\n## Supreme Court ruling could influence Trump's decision on Iran, professor says\nFrom CNN's Catherine Nicholls\n\nPresident Donald Trump could be spurred on to strike Iran to “divert attention” away from the [latest Supreme Court ruling](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/20\/politics\/supreme-court-tariffs) that he violated federal law in his [implementation of global tariffs](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/politics\/live-news\/supreme-court-trump-tariffs-11-05-25), an international relations professor told CNN today.\n\n“What I fear is that President Trump’s domestic challenges … could really basically speed up President Trump’s decision to attack Iran,” Fawaz Gerges, a professor of international relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), told CNN’s Kim Brunhuber.\n\n“Historically speaking, American presidents tend to divert attention from their domestic trouble by basically carrying out attacks overseas. This has been the pattern,” he continued, adding: “We have to wait and see whether the decision by the Supreme Court will basically have a direct influence on President Trump’s decision to attack Iran.”\n\nThe US has built up a large military presence in the Middle East, Gerges noted, suggesting that “this is not a simple game.”\n\n“This is the most significant American military deployment in the Middle East since the United States invaded and occupied Iraq in 2003,” he said.\n\n“This is a real, real military force. It costs billions of dollars. And unless President Trump intends to really, basically, attack Iran, I doubt it very much he would have deployed such a massive and costly military force,” Gerges added.\n\nRead more\n\nLink Copied\\!\n\n1:55 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026\n\n## Trump’s latest global levy unlikely to rattle Asian firms, analyst says\nFrom CNN’s Satish Cheney\n\nUS President Donald Trump’s [fresh 10% global tariff](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/20\/politics\/donald-trump-tariffs-economic-agenda) is unlikely to rattle Asian businesses as they have already acclimatized to an unpredictable US trade policy, a veteran Asia business analyst told CNN.\n\n“Since [‘Liberation Day,’](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2025\/04\/02\/business\/liberation-day-trump-tariffs) the world has adjusted to a new environment,” said Song Seng Wun, economic adviser at SDAX, a Singapore-based fintech company, referring to April 2 last year when Trump unveiled a sweeping package of import duties.\n\nThe analyst said most businesses will adopt a wait-and-see approach, similar to the previous times Trump announced sudden levies without vital details.\n\n“Based on all the flip-flop and shifts we have seen from the US since last year, companies will move on, rather than waiting to see what the fallout will be from new tariffs,” he said, adding that it is unclear how and if the latest 10% hike will affect nations which have recently struck trade deals with the US.\n\nHowever, he pointed out that conglomerates from Asian powerhouses like Japan and South Korea have pledged huge investments in America and some major projects are already ongoing. These, he said, might be impacted if the new tariff causes delays in purchasing machinery. But it could also have zero impact if there are exemptions to the latest levy.\n\n“All this will likely cause delays to investment flow to the US,” he said.\n\nRead more\n\nLink Copied\\!\n\n2:45 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026\n\n## Trading partners express uncertainty in wake of ruling on Trump's tariffs\nFrom CNN staff\n\nIn April last year, Trump announced “reciprocal” tariffs on goods imported from most US trading partners. Yesterday, the Supreme Court [ruled that the emergency tariffs are illegal.](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/20\/politics\/takeaways-supreme-court-stands-up-to-trump-on-emergency-tariffs)\n\nTrump has doubled down and [signed a new 10% global tariff](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/20\/politics\/donald-trump-tariffs-economic-agenda) that kicks in on February 24. The levies can take effect for a maximum of 150 days, barring congressional approval for an extension.\n\nHere’s how other territories have responded to the news:\n\n- **European Union:** The bloc is analyzing the Supreme Court ruling “carefully” and will continue to advocate for low tariffs, said a spokesperson. Bernd Lange, chairman of the EU’s Committee on International Trade, called the ruling a “positive signal for the rule of law” and may sign that the era of “unlimited” and “arbitrary” tariffs imposed by the president may be coming to an end.\n- **France:** French President Emmanuel Macron said the decision shows it is good to have checks and balances in democracies.“It doesn’t seem bad to have Supreme Courts and therefore a rule of law,” Macron said at the International Agricultural Fair in Paris on Saturday, adding that his country would consider the consequences and adapt.“The fairest possible rules involve reciprocity, not suffering unilateral decisions,” he said.\n- **South Korea:** Ministers met on Saturday to review the ruling and Trump’s new tariff. The country “will examine its future response plans in a direction that best serves the national interest,” said its foreign ministry.\n- **New Zealand:** The nation welcomed the Supreme Court ruling but warned “considerable uncertainty is likely to remain.” Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay said:“Our exports have been holding up well in the US market… with evidence that in many cases cost increases are being passed on.”\n- **United Kingdom:** Britain expects its privileged trading position with the United States to continue, the government said. But the court’s decision “adds to uncertainty” and “does little to clear the murky waters for business,” the British Chambers of Commerce added.\n- **Taiwan:** The island is “closely watching” US tariff policy, its cabinet said in a statement. It added that the new levy would likely have “limited” effect on Taiwan, based on a preliminary reading of the new order.\n- **India:** India’s commerce ministry said it has “noted” the Supreme Court’s judgement, as well as other developments related to the tariffs. “We are studying all these developments for their implications,” the ministry said in a statement.\n\n*This post has been updated to reflect reaction from India’s commerce ministry.*\n\n*Reuters and CNN’s Lucas Lilieholm, Yoonjung Seo, Todd Symons, Sharon Braithwaite, Joseph Ataman, Wayne Chang, Caitlin Danaher and Kunal Sehgal contributed reporting.*\n\nRead more\n\nLink Copied\\!\n\nSubscribe\n\nSign in\n\nMy Account\n\n- [Settings](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/account\/settings)\n- [Newsletters](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/newsletters)\n- [Topics you follow](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/follow?iid=fw_var-nav)\n- [Sign out](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-tariffs-iran-news-02-21-26)\n\nYour CNN account Sign in to your CNN account\n***\n[Listen](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/audio)   [Watch](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/watch)\n***\n- [US](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us)\n  - 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The president is [digging in on his trade war](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/20\/politics\/donald-trump-tariffs-economic-agenda) after Friday’s [Supreme Court ruling](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/20\/politics\/takeaways-supreme-court-stands-up-to-trump-on-emergency-tariffs) that duties he issued using sweeping emergency authorities were illegal.\n\n• **What’s next:** The new levies can take effect for a maximum of 150 days, barring congressional approval for an extension. Trump has signaled there will be [protracted legal battles](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26?post-id=cmlv905mh00003b6r14zyn8z6) over calls to [refund companies billions of dollars](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/20\/economy\/the-usd130-billion-question-who-will-get-a-tariff-refund) for the emergency tariffs.\n\n• **Greenland:** Trump [said Saturday night](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-tariffs-iran-news-02-21-26?post-id=cmlx184d10000356tzrhjbsqc) he is sending a hospital boat to Greenland, which he has long sought [US control over](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/01\/06\/europe\/why-trump-wants-greenland-importance-intl), “to take care of the many people who are sick, and not being taken care of there.” It is unclear what he is referring to, and CNN has reached out for additional information.\n\n**• Iran tensions:** Meanwhile, Trump has said he is [mulling a limited military strike](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26?post-id=cmlv2atw200033b6s0mnpgk68) to pressure Tehran into a nuclear deal. Top Democrats are [urging the president](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26?post-id=cmlvi9xgx00003b6rlrca5zav) not to conduct [military action](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/19\/politics\/us-iran-strike-options-trump-military) without consulting Congress.\n\n22 Posts\n\nPresident Donald Trump praised state leaders at a Saturday dinner for governors, following [a back-and-forth](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/19\/politics\/kevin-stitt-donald-trump-national-governors-association) over the traditionally bipartisan affair.\n\nHundreds of people congregated at the National Mall in Washington, DC, Saturday afternoon to march to the residence of the Russian ambassador to the US, marking the four-year anniversary of the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.\n\nPresident Donald Trump said Saturday that he is sending a hospital boat to Greenland to provide medical care for those in need.\n\nA cloud of uncertainty looms over businesses after President Donald Trump announced today that he is increasing his new global tariffs to 15%.\n\nPresident Donald Trump revoked his endorsement of Rep. Jeff Hurd over the Colorado Republican’s view on Trump’s tariffs, changing his support to Hurd’s primary challenger.\n\nPresident Donald Trump announced today that he will increase the [**global tariffs he imposed yesterday**](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/20\/politics\/donald-trump-tariffs-economic-agenda) from 10% to 15%.\n\nUS President Donald Trump’s [new tariff](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/21\/business\/trump-global-tariffs-increase-supreme-court) announcement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling yesterday comes with a few exceptions, notably some imports from Canada, Mexico and a few countries elsewhere in Latin America.\n\nWe also continue to monitor tensions between the US and Iran this weekend, after President Donald Trump indicated yesterday that he’s considering [a limited military strike](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26?post-id=cmlv2atw200033b6s0mnpgk68) to pressure Tehran into a nuclear deal.\n\nCNN senior military analyst and former NATO supreme allied commander Adm. James Stavridis broke down the scale of the [current US military buildup](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/20\/politics\/military-power-buildup-us-iran-intl-vis) in the Middle East:\n\n**Unable to load video**\n\nPlease try again later.\n\nError occurred while fetching labs\n\nVideo Ad Feedback\n\n'Descending like Dante’s Inferno: admiral describes U.S. war readiness\n\n06:57   • Source: [CNN](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/)\n\n'Descending like Dante’s Inferno: admiral describes U.S. war readiness\n\n06:57\n\nSupreme Court justices ruled yesterday that President Donald Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs were a violation of federal law, dealing Trump a [rare loss from the conservative-majority high court](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/21\/politics\/chief-justice-john-roberts-tariffs-analysis).\n\nTrump called the justices who ruled against him a “disgrace to our nation.” He reserved particular wrath for two of his appointees, Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, calling them an “embarrassment to their families.”\n\nPolice are investigating after a person allegedly poured a mysterious substance onto the Kennedy Center’s outdoor ice rink, an act the center has described as vandalism.\n\nAs we’ve been reporting today, President Donald Trump is only doubling down on his trade war after the Supreme Court ruled his [sweeping emergency trade duties illegal](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/20\/politics\/takeaways-supreme-court-stands-up-to-trump-on-emergency-tariffs).\n\nTrump announced a short time ago that he’s [upping the new global tariffs](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us\/live-news\/trump-administration-tariffs-iran-news-02-21-26?post-id=cmlwjccny000m3b6slgkq44f8) he announced in the wake of yesterday’s ruling, increasing them from 10% to 15%.\n\n**As we process that latest development, legal battles are brewing over another key question:** What happens to the tens of billions of dollars that US companies forked over for last year’s emergency tariffs?\n\nPresident Donald Trump just announced that he will increase the [global tariffs he imposed yesterday](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/20\/politics\/donald-trump-tariffs-economic-agenda) from 10% to 15%.\n\nDemocrat Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a possible 2028 presidential contender, celebrated Friday’s Supreme Court decision that struck down President Donald Trump’s tariff policy in a Saturday morning interview.\n\nPresident Donald Trump has authorized the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide assistance to Washington, DC, to help with the city’s response to a sewage spill in the Potomac River.\n\nPresident Donald Trump could be spurred on to strike Iran to “divert attention” away from the [latest Supreme Court ruling](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/20\/politics\/supreme-court-tariffs) that he violated federal law in his [implementation of global tariffs](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/politics\/live-news\/supreme-court-trump-tariffs-11-05-25), an international relations professor told CNN today.\n\n“What I fear is that President Trump’s domestic challenges … could really basically speed up President Trump’s decision to attack Iran,” Fawaz Gerges, a professor of international relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), told CNN’s Kim Brunhuber.\n\nUS President Donald Trump’s [fresh 10% global tariff](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/02\/20\/politics\/donald-trump-tariffs-economic-agenda) is unlikely to rattle Asian businesses as they have already acclimatized to an unpredictable US trade policy, a veteran Asia business analyst told CNN.\n\n“Since [‘Liberation Day,’](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2025\/04\/02\/business\/liberation-day-trump-tariffs) the world has adjusted to a new environment,” said Song Seng Wun, economic adviser at SDAX, a Singapore-based fintech company, referring to April 2 last year when Trump unveiled a sweeping package of import duties.\n\nThe analyst said most businesses will adopt a wait-and-see approach, similar to the previous times Trump announced sudden levies without vital details.\n\nIn April last year, Trump announced “reciprocal” tariffs on goods imported from most US trading partners. 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Boilerpipe Text	Live Updates War with Iran Live Updates Latest on the Trump administration Live Updates En español: guerra con Irán Video Ad Feedback Business owner who challenged Trump's tariffs reacts to Supreme Court decision 04:32 • Source: CNN Business owner who challenged Trump's tariffs reacts to Supreme Court decision 04:32 Ad Feedback • Trump doubles down: President Donald Trump said he’ll increase his new global tariffs to 15%. The president is digging in on his trade war after Friday’s Supreme Court ruling that duties he issued using sweeping emergency authorities were illegal. • What’s next: The new levies can take effect for a maximum of 150 days, barring congressional approval for an extension. Trump has signaled there will be protracted legal battles over calls to refund companies billions of dollars for the emergency tariffs. • Greenland: Trump said Saturday night he is sending a hospital boat to Greenland, which he has long sought US control over , “to take care of the many people who are sick, and not being taken care of there.” It is unclear what he is referring to, and CNN has reached out for additional information. • Iran tensions: Meanwhile, Trump has said he is mulling a limited military strike to pressure Tehran into a nuclear deal. Top Democrats are urging the president not to conduct military action without consulting Congress. 22 Posts President Donald Trump praised state leaders at a Saturday dinner for governors, following a back-and-forth over the traditionally bipartisan affair. Hundreds of people congregated at the National Mall in Washington, DC, Saturday afternoon to march to the residence of the Russian ambassador to the US, marking the four-year anniversary of the start of the Russia-Ukraine war. President Donald Trump said Saturday that he is sending a hospital boat to Greenland to provide medical care for those in need. A cloud of uncertainty looms over businesses after President Donald Trump announced today that he is increasing his new global tariffs to 15%. President Donald Trump revoked his endorsement of Rep. Jeff Hurd over the Colorado Republican’s view on Trump’s tariffs, changing his support to Hurd’s primary challenger. President Donald Trump announced today that he will increase the global tariffs he imposed yesterday from 10% to 15%. US President Donald Trump’s new tariff announcement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling yesterday comes with a few exceptions, notably some imports from Canada, Mexico and a few countries elsewhere in Latin America. We also continue to monitor tensions between the US and Iran this weekend, after President Donald Trump indicated yesterday that he’s considering a limited military strike to pressure Tehran into a nuclear deal. CNN senior military analyst and former NATO supreme allied commander Adm. James Stavridis broke down the scale of the current US military buildup in the Middle East: Unable to load video Please try again later. Error occurred while fetching labs Video Ad Feedback 'Descending like Dante’s Inferno: admiral describes U.S. war readiness 06:57 • Source: CNN 'Descending like Dante’s Inferno: admiral describes U.S. war readiness 06:57 Supreme Court justices ruled yesterday that President Donald Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs were a violation of federal law, dealing Trump a rare loss from the conservative-majority high court . Trump called the justices who ruled against him a “disgrace to our nation.” He reserved particular wrath for two of his appointees, Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, calling them an “embarrassment to their families.” Police are investigating after a person allegedly poured a mysterious substance onto the Kennedy Center’s outdoor ice rink, an act the center has described as vandalism. As we’ve been reporting today, President Donald Trump is only doubling down on his trade war after the Supreme Court ruled his sweeping emergency trade duties illegal . Trump announced a short time ago that he’s upping the new global tariffs he announced in the wake of yesterday’s ruling, increasing them from 10% to 15%. As we process that latest development, legal battles are brewing over another key question: What happens to the tens of billions of dollars that US companies forked over for last year’s emergency tariffs? President Donald Trump just announced that he will increase the global tariffs he imposed yesterday from 10% to 15%. Democrat Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a possible 2028 presidential contender, celebrated Friday’s Supreme Court decision that struck down President Donald Trump’s tariff policy in a Saturday morning interview. President Donald Trump has authorized the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide assistance to Washington, DC, to help with the city’s response to a sewage spill in the Potomac River. President Donald Trump could be spurred on to strike Iran to “divert attention” away from the latest Supreme Court ruling that he violated federal law in his implementation of global tariffs , an international relations professor told CNN today. “What I fear is that President Trump’s domestic challenges … could really basically speed up President Trump’s decision to attack Iran,” Fawaz Gerges, a professor of international relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), told CNN’s Kim Brunhuber. US President Donald Trump’s fresh 10% global tariff is unlikely to rattle Asian businesses as they have already acclimatized to an unpredictable US trade policy, a veteran Asia business analyst told CNN. “Since ‘Liberation Day,’ the world has adjusted to a new environment,” said Song Seng Wun, economic adviser at SDAX, a Singapore-based fintech company, referring to April 2 last year when Trump unveiled a sweeping package of import duties. The analyst said most businesses will adopt a wait-and-see approach, similar to the previous times Trump announced sudden levies without vital details. In April last year, Trump announced “reciprocal” tariffs on goods imported from most US trading partners. Yesterday, the Supreme Court ruled that the emergency tariffs are illegal. Trump has doubled down and signed a new 10% global tariff that kicks in on February 24. The levies can take effect for a maximum of 150 days, barring congressional approval for an extension. Here’s how other territories have responded to the news: Scan the QR code to download the CNN app on Google Play. Scan the QR code to download the CNN app from the Apple Store.
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The president is [digging in on his trade war](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/politics/donald-trump-tariffs-economic-agenda) after Friday’s [Supreme Court ruling](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/politics/takeaways-supreme-court-stands-up-to-trump-on-emergency-tariffs) that duties he issued using sweeping emergency authorities were illegal. • What’s next: The new levies can take effect for a maximum of 150 days, barring congressional approval for an extension. Trump has signaled there will be [protracted legal battles](https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26?post-id=cmlv905mh00003b6r14zyn8z6) over calls to [refund companies billions of dollars](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/economy/the-usd130-billion-question-who-will-get-a-tariff-refund) for the emergency tariffs. • Greenland: Trump [said Saturday night](https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/trump-administration-tariffs-iran-news-02-21-26?post-id=cmlx184d10000356tzrhjbsqc) he is sending a hospital boat to Greenland, which he has long sought [US control over](https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/06/europe/why-trump-wants-greenland-importance-intl), “to take care of the many people who are sick, and not being taken care of there.” It is unclear what he is referring to, and CNN has reached out for additional information. • Iran tensions:** Meanwhile, Trump has said he is [mulling a limited military strike](https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26?post-id=cmlv2atw200033b6s0mnpgk68) to pressure Tehran into a nuclear deal. Top Democrats are [urging the president](https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26?post-id=cmlvi9xgx00003b6rlrca5zav) not to conduct [military action](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/19/politics/us-iran-strike-options-trump-military) without consulting Congress. Read more All Catch up Tariffs Iran 22 Posts 2:06 p.m. GMT, February 22, 2026 ## [Our live coverage of the Trump administration has moved here.](https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/trump-administration-tariffs-iran-news-02-22-26?t=1771767898091) Read more Link Copied\! 1:48 a.m. GMT, February 22, 2026 ## Trump praises governors at annual dinner that broke from tradition From CNN's Veronica Stracqualursi ![President Donald Trump speaks during the National Governors Association Evening Dinner and Reception in the White House on Saturday.](https://www.cnn.com/media/sites/cnn/cnn-fallback-image.jpg) President Donald Trump speaks during the National Governors Association Evening Dinner and Reception in the White House on Saturday. Al Drago/Getty Images President Donald Trump praised state leaders at a Saturday dinner for governors, following [a back-and-forth](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/19/politics/kevin-stitt-donald-trump-national-governors-association) over the traditionally bipartisan affair. “Working with your states wherever we can, we can achieve so much more — your governors, your great people, your great leaders,” Trump said in a speech at the black-tie event. “You’re just about all very popular. I know every one of you, and you’ve all had a pretty easy time becoming governor. That’s because you’ve done really great work,” he added. It was unclear how many Democratic governors were in attendance for the dinner. Some context: Tensions rose earlier this month between Trump and the National Governors Association as the president [initially sought to exclude](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/11/politics/white-house-governors-trump-stitt-moore-polis) two Democratic governors from a working breakfast Friday at the White House, only to invite them last minute. Trump and Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, chair of the National Governors Association, were at odds over whether all the nation’s governors should be invited to the White House. Trump’s administration initially invited only Republicans, leading Stitt to tell governors that the NGA wouldn’t play facilitate the Friday morning event. Days later, Stitt told governors the White House had reversed course and invited all governors to the Friday meeting. “President Trump said this was always his intention, and we have addressed the misunderstanding in scheduling,” Stitt said in [the letter](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/11/politics/white-house-governors-trump-stitt-moore-polis). But the damage was done. Eighteen Democratic governors said [they were boycotting](https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/joint-statement-from-democratic-governors-on-not-attending-white-house-events/) Saturday’s dinner, and some also said they wouldn’t go to the Friday morning meeting. CNN’s Eric Bradner contributed to this post. Read more Link Copied\! 1:51 a.m. GMT, February 22, 2026 ## Meanwhile in Washington, demonstrators march to mark anniversary of Ukraine war From CNN's Dalia Abdelwahab in Washington ![Activists take part in a rally to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's war on Ukraine, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC on Saturday.](https://www.cnn.com/media/sites/cnn/cnn-fallback-image.jpg) Activists take part in a rally to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's war on Ukraine, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC on Saturday. Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images Hundreds of people congregated at the National Mall in Washington, DC, Saturday afternoon to march to the residence of the Russian ambassador to the US, marking the four-year anniversary of the start of the Russia-Ukraine war. The pre-march demonstration included remarks by Jovita Neliupšienė, the European Union ambassador to the US, and Denys Sienik, the deputy chief of mission at the Ukrainian Embassy, who both called for greater US intervention in the conflict. Ukraine needs more weapons, Sienik said, namely [Tomahawk missiles](https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/18/europe/trump-tomahawk-missiles-ukraine-white-house-intl-hnk) —which President Donald Trump has refused to provide. He and Neliupšienė also called for further sanctions on Russia. “We have to put all possible pressure to make sure that there is no money, no means to continue this war,” the EU ambassador said. ![Protestors seen at a rally marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's war on Ukraine in Washington, DC.](https://www.cnn.com/media/sites/cnn/cnn-fallback-image.jpg) Protestors seen at a rally marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's war on Ukraine in Washington, DC. Dalia Abdelwahab/CNN Andrii Smolenskyi, a Ukrainian soldier speaking at the rally who had been wounded during the war, characterized sanctions to CNN as “the only language” the Kremlin is willing to understand. Chants throughout the rally and subsequent march called for “more sanctions on Russia,” and condemned Russia as a “terrorist state.” Nadiya Shaporynska, one of the organizers of the march and the founder of US Ukrainian Activists, told CNN she hopes that ongoing trilateral US-Ukraine-Russia talks will be “fruitful.” “Ukraine wants to have just peace,” she said. “Just lasting peace, and Ukraine does its best to have peace as soon as possible.” ![Signs seen at the rally marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's war on Ukraine.](https://www.cnn.com/media/sites/cnn/cnn-fallback-image.jpg) Signs seen at the rally marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's war on Ukraine. Dalia Abdelwahab/CNN A handful of signs at the rally and march also appeared to decry the [recent disqualification](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/13/sport/ukrainian-skeleton-reinstated-vladyslav-heraskevych-olympics) of Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from the 2026 Winter Olympics after he insisted on wearing a helmet depicting some of the Ukrainian athletes killed throughout the war. Read more Link Copied\! 1:52 a.m. GMT, February 22, 2026 ## Trump says he's sending a hospital boat to Greenland From CNN's Riane Lumer President Donald Trump said Saturday that he is sending a hospital boat to Greenland to provide medical care for those in need. “Working with the fantastic Governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, we are going to send a great hospital boat to Greenland to take care of the many people who are sick, and not being taken care of there. It’s on the way!!!” the president [posted](https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/116111420567451198) on social media alongside an illustration of the naval hospital ship the USNS Mercy. Trump [appointed Landry](https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/22/europe/denmark-greenland-trump-territorial-integrity-intl) to serve as special envoy to Greenland in December. Landry thanked the president in a [post on X](https://x.com/JeffLandry/status/2025370429083226238?s=20), adding he is “proud to work” together with Trump on “this important issue.” It is unclear what exactly Trump was referring to. CNN has reached out to the White House, Pentagon, Danish Embassy, NORTHCOM, US Navy and Landry’s office for more details. [Trump said last month that he](https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-administration-news-01-21-26) “formed the framework of a future deal” on Greenland with the NATO chief, [backing down](https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/21/politics/taco-trump-greenland-davos-tariffs) on his harsh rhetoric over acquiring the semiautonomous Danish territory. The president, who has long sought control of the Arctic island, had ramped up his demands before the announcement, straining the [US’ relationship](https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/24/europe/analysis-europe-new-reality-greenland-trump-latam-intl) with Europe. This post has been updated with additional information. Read more Link Copied\! 10:58 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026 ## Trump’s tariffs cast cloud of uncertainty over businesses, port of LA director says From CNN's Tori B. Powell ![Containers are stacked at the Port of Los Angeles on Friday, in Los Angeles.](https://www.cnn.com/media/sites/cnn/cnn-fallback-image.jpg) Containers are stacked at the Port of Los Angeles on Friday, in Los Angeles. Damian Dovarganes/AP A cloud of uncertainty looms over businesses after President Donald Trump announced today that he is increasing his new global tariffs to 15%. With the disruption caused by the president’s trade war, “hiring has been light, capital investment weak and the overall growth of the economy in the fourth quarter kind of slowed a little bit at 1.4%,” Gene Seroka, the executive director of the port of Los Angeles, told CNN’s Jessica Dean. “It’s really tough to plan strategically, longer-term for talent, investment and technology when you don’t know what the rules are going to be,” he said. Seroka said he foresees “a bumpy road” ahead for the economy. “It’s going to be very difficult,” he told CNN, adding that consumers will likely see their prices increase. Read more Link Copied\! 10:07 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026 ## Trump withdraws endorsement of GOP congressman over tariff war, backs challenger instead From CNN's Riane Lumer ![Rep. Jeff Hurd during a news conference following a House Republican conference meeting on Capitol Hill on January 22, 2025.](https://www.cnn.com/media/sites/cnn/cnn-fallback-image.jpg) Rep. Jeff Hurd during a news conference following a House Republican conference meeting on Capitol Hill on January 22, 2025. Kent Nishimura/Getty Images President Donald Trump revoked his endorsement of Rep. Jeff Hurd over the Colorado Republican’s view on Trump’s tariffs, changing his support to Hurd’s primary challenger. “Based on a lack of support, in particular for the unbelievably successful TARIFFS imposed on Foreign Countries and Companies which has made America Richer, Stronger, Bigger, and Better than ever before, I am hereby WITHDRAWING my Endorsement of RINO Congressman Jeff Hurd, of Colorado’s 3rd District, and fully Endorsing Highly Respected Patriot, Hope Scheppelman, to take his place in Congress,” the president [posted on Truth Social.](https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/116110654345152184) Trump emphasized in the post that “taking back an Endorsement is a difficult decision” for him. Hurd, a freshman congressman, was among [six Republicans](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/11/politics/house-republicans-trump-canada-tariff-vote) who voted this month to effectively repeal the president’s tariffs on Canada. Asked at the time whether he was worried about Trump’s wrath, Hurd responded, “I do the right thing, and what the consequences are, we’ll have to see.” In the wake of [Friday’s Supreme Court ruling](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/politics/supreme-court-tariffs) that struck down Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, Hurd [posted on X](https://x.com/RepJeffHurd/status/2024884011328270603?s=20) in favor of the decision, noting it “underscores the need for Congress to play its proper role in trade policy.” “Article I assigns Congress the authority to regulate commerce with foreign nations and to impose tariffs. … My vote last week reflected that same principle,” Hurd said. Trump wrote in his Saturday post that Scheppelman is a “distinguished” critical care nurse practitioner and Navy veteran who “will do everything necessary to Defend our Country, Support our Military/Veterans, and Ensure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH.” Shortly after Trump’s endorsement shift, Scheppelman expressed gratitude in a [post on X](https://x.com/HopeSchepp/status/2025320240910078119?s=20), saying she is “honored to have the President’s trust and support.” In 2024, Hurd [won by 5 points](https://www.cnn.com/election/2024/results/colorado/us-house-district-3) against Democrat Adam Frisch for the Colorado 3rd District seat, which includes the western part of the state. Read more Link Copied\! 8:44 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026 ## Trump is doubling down on his trade war. Here’s what you should know From CNN's Tori B. Powell ![President Donald Trump speaks alongside Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick (center) and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer (right) during a press briefing held at the White House on Friday.](https://www.cnn.com/media/sites/cnn/cnn-fallback-image.jpg) President Donald Trump speaks alongside Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick (center) and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer (right) during a press briefing held at the White House on Friday. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images President Donald Trump announced today that he will increase the [global tariffs he imposed yesterday](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/politics/donald-trump-tariffs-economic-agenda) from 10% to 15%. The move comes in response to a [Supreme Court ruling](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/politics/takeaways-supreme-court-stands-up-to-trump-on-emergency-tariffs) that found Trump exceeded his authority when he imposed emergency tariffs on trading partners. Now there will likely be [protracted legal battles](https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26?post-id=cmlv905mh00003b6r14zyn8z6) over how and when the administration will [refund companies billions of dollars](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/economy/the-usd130-billion-question-who-will-get-a-tariff-refund). Here’s a roundup of the latest tariffs news: • Read CNN analysis: While the Supreme Court dealt Trump perhaps the most significant rebuke of his second term, it may have actually [given Republicans a gift in disguise](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/21/politics/tariffs-ruling-supreme-court-trump-gop), CNN’s Aaron Blake writes. • The businesses that took on Trump: While many of the country’s largest companies were on the sidelines of the legal fight over Trump’s tariffs, a [small wine importer](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/21/business/vos-selections-trump-tariffs-lawsuit-risk-takers) and a [toy company CEO](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/21/politics/video/toy-ceo-who-beat-trumps-tariffs-at-supreme-court-speaks-out-lcl) are among those who challenged the president. • Notable exemptions: Trump’s [new tariff](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/21/business/trump-global-tariffs-increase-supreme-court) comes with a few exceptions. In particular, some imports from Canada, Mexico and some other Latin American countries are exempt. However, that doesn’t mean Mexico and Canada are tariff-free. Some of the products exempted from the 15% tax are already covered by other duties Trump levied — including taxes on [lumber,](https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/29/business/tariffs-lumber-furniture-trump) [steel, aluminum](https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/10/politics/tariffs-steel-aluminum-trump), cars and car parts. • More Supreme Court ruling responses: Trump called Justice Brett Kavanaugh his “[new hero](https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/trump-administration-tariffs-iran-news-02-21-26?post-id=cmlwg34s40000356tleacjld1)” this morning after Kavanaugh sided with Trump in yesterday’s ruling, while two of his other appointees sided against him. Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a possible 2028 presidential contender, [celebrated](https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/trump-administration-tariffs-iran-news-02-21-26?post-id=cmlwi8adf0000356t1lpsbwqa) the decision, saying in an interview that “the president can’t unilaterally tax the American people.” And Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker [sent the administration an invoice](https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/trump-administration-tariffs-iran-news-02-21-26?post-id=cmlwftm4u00093b6svuss73do) demanding refunds for residents. Here’s some other news to know from the administration: • Sewage spill response: Trump [has authorized](https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/trump-administration-tariffs-iran-news-02-21-26?post-id=cmlwet50500003b6r58ge5733) the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide assistance to Washington, DC, to help with the city’s response to a sewage spill in the Potomac River. The issue has been [at the center of a clash](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/politics/potomac-sewage-spill-trump-moore-water-analysis) between federal officials and local leaders. • US attorney fired: The Justice Department announced that an interim US attorney was fired [hours after Virginia judges appointed him](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/politics/doj-us-attorney-virginia-fired) to replace a Trump loyalist. CNN’s Julia Benbrook, Kaanita Iyer, Rashell Marthans, Auzinea Bacon, Elisabeth Buchwald and Katelyn Polantz contributed reporting. Read more Link Copied\! 7:13 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026 ## Many Canadian and Mexican imports are shielded from Trump’s new 15% tariff From CNN's Max Saltman ![Wood for processing is stacked at the CA Spencer sawmill on April 10, 2025 in Lachute, Canada.](https://www.cnn.com/media/sites/cnn/cnn-fallback-image.jpg) Wood for processing is stacked at the CA Spencer sawmill on April 10, 2025 in Lachute, Canada. Andrej Ivanov/Getty Images US President Donald Trump’s [new tariff](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/21/business/trump-global-tariffs-increase-supreme-court) announcement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling yesterday comes with a few exceptions, notably some imports from Canada, Mexico and a few countries elsewhere in Latin America. A White House [fact sheet](https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2026/02/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-imposes-a-temporary-import-duty-to-address-fundamental-international-payment-problems/) released alongside the initial 10% duty says that imports covered by the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) are shielded from the tax, as well as “textiles and apparel articles” from the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Honduras, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. There are other exceptions listed as well, including carveouts for passenger vehicles, agricultural products, electronics, and certain metals and minerals. However, that doesn’t mean Mexico and Canada are tariff-free. Some of the products exempted from the 15% tax are already covered by duties Trump levied on national security grounds under Section 232 – including taxes on [lumber,](https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/29/business/tariffs-lumber-furniture-trump) [steel, aluminum](https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/10/politics/tariffs-steel-aluminum-trump), cars and car parts. Yesterday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who’s frequently [traded barbs and threats](https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/24/business/ronald-reagan-ad-trump-canada-ontario-tariffs) with Trump over trade, vowed to keep “fighting until every last tariff against Canada is dropped.” Read more Link Copied\! 6:33 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026 ## What to know about the US military arsenal in the Middle East We also continue to monitor tensions between the US and Iran this weekend, after President Donald Trump indicated yesterday that he’s considering [a limited military strike](https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26?post-id=cmlv2atw200033b6s0mnpgk68) to pressure Tehran into a nuclear deal. CNN senior military analyst and former NATO supreme allied commander Adm. James Stavridis broke down the scale of the [current US military buildup](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/politics/military-power-buildup-us-iran-intl-vis) in the Middle East: Unable to load video Please try again later. Error occurred while fetching labs Video Ad Feedback 'Descending like Dante’s Inferno: admiral describes U.S. war readiness 06:57 • Source: [CNN](https://www.cnn.com/) 'Descending like Dante’s Inferno: admiral describes U.S. war readiness 06:57 Read more Link Copied\! 5:36 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026 ## A look at the Supreme Court justices and how they voted yesterday From CNN's Catherine Nicholls Supreme Court justices ruled yesterday that President Donald Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs were a violation of federal law, dealing Trump a [rare loss from the conservative-majority high court](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/21/politics/chief-justice-john-roberts-tariffs-analysis). Trump called the justices who ruled against him a “disgrace to our nation.” He reserved particular wrath for two of his appointees, Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, calling them an “embarrassment to their families.” #### Majority - Chief Justice John Roberts: Roberts became chief justice in 2005, after being nominated by then-President George W. Bush. In his opinion yesterday, Roberts said the Trump administration had tried to pitch a “‘transformative expansion’ of the president’s authority over tariff policy.” - Sonia Sotomayor: The first Hispanic US Supreme Court justice, Sotomayor was nominated to join the court by then-President Barack Obama in 2009. Sotomayor has [previously issued sharp critiques](https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/16/politics/sonia-sotomayor-presidents-kings) of Trump’s use of presidential power. - Elena Kagan: Another Obama-nominated court justice, Kagan joined the Supreme Court in 2010. Yesterday, she [rebuffed some of the reasoning](https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26#cmlv1g80o00003b6uoxvsn1a8) that the three conservative justices ruling against Trump put forward for blocking the tariffs. - Neil Gorsuch: Nominated by Trump, Gorsuch joined the Supreme Court in 2017. In his [concurring opinion yesterday](https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26#cmlv52i4i000a3b6ub7v3leqn), he said the Constitution gave Congress the power over taxes and tariffs for a reason. - Amy Coney Barrett: Barrett was also nominated by Trump, becoming part of the Supreme Court in 2020. Trump said Barrett and her fellow conservative justices who ruled his tariffs illegal were “barely” invited to attend his State of the Union address next week. - Ketanji Brown Jackson: Jackson, who also ruled against Trump’s use of emergency powers on tariffs, was the first Black woman to take a seat on the high court after being nominated by then-President Joe Biden in 2022. #### Minority - Brett Kavanaugh: Another Trump-appointed justice, Kavanaugh was sworn into office in 2018. He filed the dissenting opinion in this case. The law Trump invoked to impose the tariffs “allows the president to impose tariffs somewhat more efficiently to deal with foreign threats during national emergencies,” [Kavanaugh wrote](https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26#cmlv24nei00003b6uisvmwcbe), calling Trump’s emergency tariffs “clearly lawful.” - Clarence Thomas: Nominated to the Supreme Court by then-President George H.W. Bush, Thomas was sworn into office in 1991. In his opinion, Thomas argued that “the power to impose duties on imports can be delegated,” adding that “early Congresses often delegated to the President power to regulate foreign commerce, including through duties on imports.” - Samuel Alito: Alito joined the court in 2006, after being nominated by George W. Bush. Alongside Thomas and Kavanaugh, he was [thanked by Trump](https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26#cmlv7utjs00053b6qacfwgs26) for his “strength and wisdom and love of our country” after the ruling was announced. CNN’s Joan Biskupic, John Fritze, Devan Cole, Tierney Sneed, Aaron Blake, Samantha Waldenberg, Kit Maher and Elisabeth Buchwald contributed to this reporting. Read more Link Copied\! 5:26 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026 ## Event canceled after black substance poured onto Kennedy Center's ice rink From CNN's Kaanita Iyer and Aleena Fayaz ![A substance is seen on the ice rink, in this photo shared by the Kennedy Center vice president of public relations, Roma Daravi, on Friday.](https://www.cnn.com/media/sites/cnn/cnn-fallback-image.jpg) A substance is seen on the ice rink, in this photo shared by the Kennedy Center vice president of public relations, Roma Daravi, on Friday. From the Kennedy Center Police are investigating after a person allegedly poured a mysterious substance onto the Kennedy Center’s outdoor ice rink, an act the center has described as vandalism. An unknown individual entered the Kennedy Center close to midnight on Thursday and poured the substance on the rink, the US Park Police said, and led to the cancelation of a performance on Friday. The Kennedy Center canceled a show scheduled for last night due to the incident. “Today, a targeted attack on the Trump Kennedy Center vandalized and destroyed our outdoor arena causing severe damage that we unfortunately must cancel tonight’s performance, but we are working feverishly to complete repairs so programming can resume tomorrow,” Roma Daravi, the center’s vice president of public relations, said in a statement to CNN yesterday. “We have turned over video footage to the authorities who are investigating this calculated, malicious attack and hold those responsible accountable,” Daravi added. The incident comes amid [numerous cancellations](https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/30/politics/kennedy-center-cancelations-trump-name) at the performing arts center after several artists pulled out of events following [Trump’s takeover of the institution](https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/06/politics/trump-kennedy-center-takeover). In the wake of those cancellations, Trump has said the center will soon be closed for two years for renovations. Read more Link Copied\! 5:04 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026 ## What to know about the possibility of companies receiving tariff refunds From CNN's Elisabeth Buchwald and Matt Meyer As we’ve been reporting today, President Donald Trump is only doubling down on his trade war after the Supreme Court ruled his [sweeping emergency trade duties illegal](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/politics/takeaways-supreme-court-stands-up-to-trump-on-emergency-tariffs). Trump announced a short time ago that he’s [upping the new global tariffs](https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/trump-administration-tariffs-iran-news-02-21-26?post-id=cmlwjccny000m3b6slgkq44f8) he announced in the wake of yesterday’s ruling, increasing them from 10% to 15%. As we process that latest development, legal battles are brewing over another key question: What happens to the tens of billions of dollars that US companies forked over for last year’s emergency tariffs? The Trump administration — both formally and informally — had promised to refund duties collected if the Supreme Court issued a ruling against them. But neither the administration nor any of the justices have specified exactly how it would work. “I guess it has to get litigated for the next two years,” Trump told reporters yesterday. He then said [it could be “the next five years.”](https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26?post-id=cmlv905mh00003b6r14zyn8z6) Ahead of yesterday’s verdict, thousands of businesses, including Costco, sued the US government in an effort to fast-track the refund process. But it’s unclear whether that will happen. Ultimately, businesses seeking refunds will have to look to lower courts, namely the Court of International Trade, for input. What about consumers? Critics of the Trump administration have decried the economic pain of average Americans, [saying they deserve a refund](https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/trump-administration-tariffs-iran-news-02-21-26?post-id=cmlwftm4u00093b6svuss73do), too, given the tariffs’ impact on prices at the checkout stand. But that’s unlikely to happen — even indirectly. Importers pay tariffs, and they typically pass that cost on to retailers, who in turn can pass it on to customers in the form of higher prices. So it’s [businesses that stand to potentially receive tariff refunds](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/economy/the-usd130-billion-question-who-will-get-a-tariff-refund) — not individual consumers. “Consumers are highly unlikely to start trimming their prices as a result” of refunds, Stephanie Roth, chief economist at Wolfe Research, told CNN. “Walmart is not going to give you a check for the 15% tariff on sneakers you bought from them four months ago.” CNN’s David Goldman contributed to this report. Read more Link Copied\! 5:17 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026 ## Trump announces global tariffs will increase to 15% From CNN’s Auzinea Bacon ![Cranes and shipping containers are seen at the Port of Long Beach in California, on Friday.](https://www.cnn.com/media/sites/cnn/cnn-fallback-image.jpg) Cranes and shipping containers are seen at the Port of Long Beach in California, on Friday. Kyle Grillot/Bloomberg/Getty Images President Donald Trump just announced that he will increase the [global tariffs he imposed yesterday](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/politics/donald-trump-tariffs-economic-agenda) from 10% to 15%. The decision comes after the [Supreme Court ruled](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/politics/takeaways-supreme-court-stands-up-to-trump-on-emergency-tariffs) that Trump exceeded his authority when he imposed emergency tariffs on trading partners. “Based on a thorough, detailed, and complete review of the ridiculous, poorly written, and extraordinarily anti-American decision on Tariffs issued yesterday, after MANY months of contemplation, by the United States Supreme Court, please let this statement serve to represent that I, as President of the United States of America, will be, effective immediately, raising the 10% Worldwide Tariff on Countries, many of which have been ‘ripping’ the U.S. off for decades, without retribution (until I came along!), to the fully allowed, and legally tested, 15% level. During the next short number of months, the Trump Administration will determine and issue the new and legally permissible Tariffs,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. After the 6-3 decision, Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court justices and said he would impose a 10% global tariff using presidential powers under trade law Section 122. Presidents can impose up to 15% in tariffs using Section 122, but those duties are temporary and require congressional approval after 150 days. Read more Link Copied\! 4:28 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026 ## Kentucky Gov. Beshear celebrates “big victory” in Supreme Court tariff ruling From CNN's Rashell Marthans ![Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear speaks during an event at the Center For American Progress in Washington, DC, on Thursday.](https://www.cnn.com/media/sites/cnn/cnn-fallback-image.jpg) Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear speaks during an event at the Center For American Progress in Washington, DC, on Thursday. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Democrat Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a possible 2028 presidential contender, celebrated Friday’s Supreme Court decision that struck down President Donald Trump’s tariff policy in a Saturday morning interview. “Americans and American businesses have paid 90% of all of those tariffs,” Beshear said on MS Now’s “The Weekend.” “The president can’t unilaterally tax the American people. That’s what the Supreme Court said. And now I think our people are owed their money.” Beshear said he should invoice Trump on behalf of the people of Kentucky. Other Democratic governors and potential presidential contenders, like Illinois’ JB Pritzker and California’s Gavin Newsom, have called for a tariff refund of around \$1,700 per household. “When we look at how hard it is to get by right now, everybody talking about rent, or their mortgage, talking about groceries. This was another thousand plus dollars of costs on every Kentuckian,” Beshear said. “The president made life harder, and it’s time that he stops it.” Read more Link Copied\! 4:23 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026 ## Illinois governor sends Trump an \$8.7 billion invoice for tariff refunds From CNN's Matt Meyer ![Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks to the press while on board a water taxi passing Trump Tower in Chicago, on August 25, 2025.](https://www.cnn.com/media/sites/cnn/cnn-fallback-image.jpg) Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks to the press while on board a water taxi passing Trump Tower in Chicago, on August 25, 2025. Scott Olson/Getty Images We’ve been reporting over the past two days on [calls from businesses](https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26?post-id=cmlv4m9f3000z3b6uucfeafd7) to receive a swift refund for costs they incurred due to President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs. They’ve been joined by prominent Trump antagonists, like [California Gov. Gavin Newsom](https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26?post-id=cmlv4midm0029356tkmfscilx), who are decrying the economic impact of the tariffs. Another prominent blue-state critic of the Trump administration, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, has issued a call for restitution. Pritzker [wrote a letter to Trump](https://jbpritzker.com/latest/governor-jb-pritzker-demands-refund-for-illinoisans/) demanding a refund of \$1,700 for every family in the state — a whopping \$8.68 billion, by his count — because of the tariffs’ impact on prices for everyday goods. It included an invoice, deemed “Past Due - Delinquent,” for the same amount. Pritzker’s gubernatorial campaign published the letter and invoice on its website, and the governor [shared it on X](https://x.com/JBPritzker/status/2024976736849432935) with a three-word message to Trump: “Cut the check.” Keep in mind: Importers pay tariffs, and they typically pass that cost on to retailers, who in turn can pass it on to customers in the form of higher prices. So while Trump’s critics argue that his tariffs cost average Americans money, it’s [businesses that stand to potentially receive tariff refunds](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/economy/the-usd130-billion-question-who-will-get-a-tariff-refund) — not individual consumers. That hasn’t stopped prominent Democrats like Pritzker and Newsom from highlighting what they say has been a negative economic impact on their constituents. CNN’s David Goldman contributed to this report. Read more Link Copied\! 7:51 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026 ## Trump grants emergency support to DC for sewage spill amid fight over who is responsible From CNN's Kaanita Iyer ![Untreated sewage spills out of the collapsed Potomac Interceptor sewer line next to the Clara Barton Parkway in Bethesda, Maryland, on January 23.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/2026-01-23t211425z-40367387-rc277japghje-rtrmadp-3-washington-dc-sewage.jpg?c=original&q=w_1280,c_fill/f_avif) Untreated sewage spills out of the collapsed Potomac Interceptor sewer line next to the Clara Barton Parkway in Bethesda, Maryland, on January 23. Leah Millis/Reuters President Donald Trump has authorized the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide assistance to Washington, DC, to help with the city’s response to a sewage spill in the Potomac River. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who oversees FEMA, [said in a social media post](https://x.com/Sec_Noem/status/2025288660644708744?s=20) today that Trump has also directed the Environmental Protection Agency to assist with the spill. The federal assistance comes as lawmakers from the region and the White House have pointed fingers at each other over who is responsible for the clean up. President Donald Trump has been at odds with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore over the spill. The spill was caused by a DC Water pipe that ruptured on federal land in Maryland. Trump wanted Maryland and Virginia to directly ask for help, while Moore argued that the federal government is responsible since the pipe belongs to DC Water and sits on federal land. FEMA said in a statement today that the agency can now proceed with disaster relief efforts and provide necessary equipment and resources. The assistance will come as [DHS remains shut down](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/12/politics/department-homeland-security-government-shutdown) after Congress failed to fund the agency. As a result, the Trump administration has [frozen new FEMA disaster deployment](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/18/politics/trump-dhs-fema-travel-restriction) of aid workers. Noem referenced the shutdown in her announcement today, blaming Democrats for it and adding that the agency “is committed to providing much needed aid to the Americans impacted by” the spill. “We will not let our citizens suffer without help,” Noem said. Earlier this week, DC Mayor Muriel [Bowser had put in the request for federal support](https://mayor.dc.gov/release/mayor-bowser-requests-federal-support-region-continues-respond-potomac-interceptor-break) for the spill. Read CNN’s analysis on the battle between politicians over the sewage spill [here.](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/politics/potomac-sewage-spill-trump-moore-water-analysis) Read more Link Copied\! 4:01 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026 ## Trump calls Justice Kavanaugh a "hero" after tariff ruling From CNN's Julia Benbrook ![Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh attends an event in Washington, DC, in March 2025.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/2025-03-12t132037z-509076942-rc2ibdawtvsm-rtrmadp-3-usa-ireland.jpg?c=original&q=w_1280,c_fill/f_avif) Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh attends an event in Washington, DC, in March 2025. Leah Millis/Reuters President Donald Trump called Justice Brett Kavanaugh his “new hero” on the Supreme Court after Kavanaugh sided with Trump in yesterday’s ruling on tariffs, while two of his other appointees sided against him. “My new hero is United States Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and, of course, Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito. There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that they want to, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN,” Trump said in [a social media post](https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/116109104602937332) this morning. In the 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that Trump violated federal law when he unilaterally imposed sweeping tariffs across the globe. Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Neil Gorsuch, both Trump appointees, joined Chief Justice John Roberts and the three liberal justices in the majority. Trump was clearly angry during a news conference at the White House shortly after the ruling and called the Supreme Court’s decision “deeply disappointing.” “I’m ashamed of certain members of the court,” Trump said, calling the justices in the majority a “disgrace to our nation.” Read more Link Copied\! 2:38 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026 ## Supreme Court ruling could influence Trump's decision on Iran, professor says From CNN's Catherine Nicholls President Donald Trump could be spurred on to strike Iran to “divert attention” away from the [latest Supreme Court ruling](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/politics/supreme-court-tariffs) that he violated federal law in his [implementation of global tariffs](https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/supreme-court-trump-tariffs-11-05-25), an international relations professor told CNN today. “What I fear is that President Trump’s domestic challenges … could really basically speed up President Trump’s decision to attack Iran,” Fawaz Gerges, a professor of international relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), told CNN’s Kim Brunhuber. “Historically speaking, American presidents tend to divert attention from their domestic trouble by basically carrying out attacks overseas. This has been the pattern,” he continued, adding: “We have to wait and see whether the decision by the Supreme Court will basically have a direct influence on President Trump’s decision to attack Iran.” The US has built up a large military presence in the Middle East, Gerges noted, suggesting that “this is not a simple game.” “This is the most significant American military deployment in the Middle East since the United States invaded and occupied Iraq in 2003,” he said. “This is a real, real military force. It costs billions of dollars. And unless President Trump intends to really, basically, attack Iran, I doubt it very much he would have deployed such a massive and costly military force,” Gerges added. Read more Link Copied\! 1:55 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026 ## Trump’s latest global levy unlikely to rattle Asian firms, analyst says From CNN’s Satish Cheney US President Donald Trump’s [fresh 10% global tariff](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/politics/donald-trump-tariffs-economic-agenda) is unlikely to rattle Asian businesses as they have already acclimatized to an unpredictable US trade policy, a veteran Asia business analyst told CNN. “Since [‘Liberation Day,’](https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/02/business/liberation-day-trump-tariffs) the world has adjusted to a new environment,” said Song Seng Wun, economic adviser at SDAX, a Singapore-based fintech company, referring to April 2 last year when Trump unveiled a sweeping package of import duties. The analyst said most businesses will adopt a wait-and-see approach, similar to the previous times Trump announced sudden levies without vital details. “Based on all the flip-flop and shifts we have seen from the US since last year, companies will move on, rather than waiting to see what the fallout will be from new tariffs,” he said, adding that it is unclear how and if the latest 10% hike will affect nations which have recently struck trade deals with the US. However, he pointed out that conglomerates from Asian powerhouses like Japan and South Korea have pledged huge investments in America and some major projects are already ongoing. These, he said, might be impacted if the new tariff causes delays in purchasing machinery. But it could also have zero impact if there are exemptions to the latest levy. “All this will likely cause delays to investment flow to the US,” he said. Read more Link Copied\! 2:45 p.m. GMT, February 21, 2026 ## Trading partners express uncertainty in wake of ruling on Trump's tariffs From CNN staff In April last year, Trump announced “reciprocal” tariffs on goods imported from most US trading partners. Yesterday, the Supreme Court [ruled that the emergency tariffs are illegal.](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/politics/takeaways-supreme-court-stands-up-to-trump-on-emergency-tariffs) Trump has doubled down and [signed a new 10% global tariff](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/politics/donald-trump-tariffs-economic-agenda) that kicks in on February 24. The levies can take effect for a maximum of 150 days, barring congressional approval for an extension. Here’s how other territories have responded to the news: - European Union: The bloc is analyzing the Supreme Court ruling “carefully” and will continue to advocate for low tariffs, said a spokesperson. Bernd Lange, chairman of the EU’s Committee on International Trade, called the ruling a “positive signal for the rule of law” and may sign that the era of “unlimited” and “arbitrary” tariffs imposed by the president may be coming to an end. - France: French President Emmanuel Macron said the decision shows it is good to have checks and balances in democracies.“It doesn’t seem bad to have Supreme Courts and therefore a rule of law,” Macron said at the International Agricultural Fair in Paris on Saturday, adding that his country would consider the consequences and adapt.“The fairest possible rules involve reciprocity, not suffering unilateral decisions,” he said. - South Korea: Ministers met on Saturday to review the ruling and Trump’s new tariff. The country “will examine its future response plans in a direction that best serves the national interest,” said its foreign ministry. - New Zealand: The nation welcomed the Supreme Court ruling but warned “considerable uncertainty is likely to remain.” Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay said:“Our exports have been holding up well in the US market… with evidence that in many cases cost increases are being passed on.” - United Kingdom: Britain expects its privileged trading position with the United States to continue, the government said. But the court’s decision “adds to uncertainty” and “does little to clear the murky waters for business,” the British Chambers of Commerce added. - Taiwan: The island is “closely watching” US tariff policy, its cabinet said in a statement. It added that the new levy would likely have “limited” effect on Taiwan, based on a preliminary reading of the new order. - India: India’s commerce ministry said it has “noted” the Supreme Court’s judgement, as well as other developments related to the tariffs. “We are studying all these developments for their implications,” the ministry said in a statement. This post has been updated to reflect reaction from India’s commerce ministry. Reuters and CNN’s Lucas Lilieholm, Yoonjung Seo, Todd Symons, Sharon Braithwaite, Joseph Ataman, Wayne Chang, Caitlin Danaher and Kunal Sehgal contributed reporting. Read more Link Copied\! 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Readable Markdown	- [Live Updates War with Iran](https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/26/world/live-news/iran-war-us-israel-trump) - [Live Updates Latest on the Trump administration](https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/26/politics/live-news/trump-administration-latest-news) - [Live Updates En español: guerra con Irán](https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2026/03/26/mundo/live-news/guerra-ee-uu-israel-iran-ataques-medio-oriente-vivo-6-trax) Video Ad Feedback Business owner who challenged Trump's tariffs reacts to Supreme Court decision 04:32 • Source: [CNN](https://www.cnn.com/) Business owner who challenged Trump's tariffs reacts to Supreme Court decision 04:32 Ad Feedback • Trump doubles down: President Donald Trump said he’ll [increase his new global tariffs](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/21/business/trump-global-tariffs-increase-supreme-court) to 15%. The president is [digging in on his trade war](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/politics/donald-trump-tariffs-economic-agenda) after Friday’s [Supreme Court ruling](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/politics/takeaways-supreme-court-stands-up-to-trump-on-emergency-tariffs) that duties he issued using sweeping emergency authorities were illegal. • What’s next: The new levies can take effect for a maximum of 150 days, barring congressional approval for an extension. Trump has signaled there will be [protracted legal battles](https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26?post-id=cmlv905mh00003b6r14zyn8z6) over calls to [refund companies billions of dollars](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/economy/the-usd130-billion-question-who-will-get-a-tariff-refund) for the emergency tariffs. • Greenland: Trump [said Saturday night](https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/trump-administration-tariffs-iran-news-02-21-26?post-id=cmlx184d10000356tzrhjbsqc) he is sending a hospital boat to Greenland, which he has long sought [US control over](https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/06/europe/why-trump-wants-greenland-importance-intl), “to take care of the many people who are sick, and not being taken care of there.” It is unclear what he is referring to, and CNN has reached out for additional information. • Iran tensions: Meanwhile, Trump has said he is [mulling a limited military strike](https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26?post-id=cmlv2atw200033b6s0mnpgk68) to pressure Tehran into a nuclear deal. Top Democrats are [urging the president](https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26?post-id=cmlvi9xgx00003b6rlrca5zav) not to conduct [military action](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/19/politics/us-iran-strike-options-trump-military) without consulting Congress. 22 Posts President Donald Trump praised state leaders at a Saturday dinner for governors, following [a back-and-forth](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/19/politics/kevin-stitt-donald-trump-national-governors-association) over the traditionally bipartisan affair. Hundreds of people congregated at the National Mall in Washington, DC, Saturday afternoon to march to the residence of the Russian ambassador to the US, marking the four-year anniversary of the start of the Russia-Ukraine war. President Donald Trump said Saturday that he is sending a hospital boat to Greenland to provide medical care for those in need. A cloud of uncertainty looms over businesses after President Donald Trump announced today that he is increasing his new global tariffs to 15%. President Donald Trump revoked his endorsement of Rep. Jeff Hurd over the Colorado Republican’s view on Trump’s tariffs, changing his support to Hurd’s primary challenger. President Donald Trump announced today that he will increase the [global tariffs he imposed yesterday](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/politics/donald-trump-tariffs-economic-agenda) from 10% to 15%. US President Donald Trump’s [new tariff](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/21/business/trump-global-tariffs-increase-supreme-court) announcement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling yesterday comes with a few exceptions, notably some imports from Canada, Mexico and a few countries elsewhere in Latin America. We also continue to monitor tensions between the US and Iran this weekend, after President Donald Trump indicated yesterday that he’s considering [a limited military strike](https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/trump-administration-us-iran-02-20-26?post-id=cmlv2atw200033b6s0mnpgk68) to pressure Tehran into a nuclear deal. CNN senior military analyst and former NATO supreme allied commander Adm. James Stavridis broke down the scale of the [current US military buildup](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/politics/military-power-buildup-us-iran-intl-vis) in the Middle East: Unable to load video Please try again later. Error occurred while fetching labs Video Ad Feedback 'Descending like Dante’s Inferno: admiral describes U.S. war readiness 06:57 • Source: [CNN](https://www.cnn.com/) 'Descending like Dante’s Inferno: admiral describes U.S. war readiness 06:57 Supreme Court justices ruled yesterday that President Donald Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs were a violation of federal law, dealing Trump a [rare loss from the conservative-majority high court](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/21/politics/chief-justice-john-roberts-tariffs-analysis). Trump called the justices who ruled against him a “disgrace to our nation.” He reserved particular wrath for two of his appointees, Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, calling them an “embarrassment to their families.” Police are investigating after a person allegedly poured a mysterious substance onto the Kennedy Center’s outdoor ice rink, an act the center has described as vandalism. As we’ve been reporting today, President Donald Trump is only doubling down on his trade war after the Supreme Court ruled his [sweeping emergency trade duties illegal](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/politics/takeaways-supreme-court-stands-up-to-trump-on-emergency-tariffs). Trump announced a short time ago that he’s [upping the new global tariffs](https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/trump-administration-tariffs-iran-news-02-21-26?post-id=cmlwjccny000m3b6slgkq44f8) he announced in the wake of yesterday’s ruling, increasing them from 10% to 15%. As we process that latest development, legal battles are brewing over another key question: What happens to the tens of billions of dollars that US companies forked over for last year’s emergency tariffs? President Donald Trump just announced that he will increase the [global tariffs he imposed yesterday](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/politics/donald-trump-tariffs-economic-agenda) from 10% to 15%. Democrat Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a possible 2028 presidential contender, celebrated Friday’s Supreme Court decision that struck down President Donald Trump’s tariff policy in a Saturday morning interview. President Donald Trump has authorized the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide assistance to Washington, DC, to help with the city’s response to a sewage spill in the Potomac River. President Donald Trump could be spurred on to strike Iran to “divert attention” away from the [latest Supreme Court ruling](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/politics/supreme-court-tariffs) that he violated federal law in his [implementation of global tariffs](https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/supreme-court-trump-tariffs-11-05-25), an international relations professor told CNN today. “What I fear is that President Trump’s domestic challenges … could really basically speed up President Trump’s decision to attack Iran,” Fawaz Gerges, a professor of international relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), told CNN’s Kim Brunhuber. US President Donald Trump’s [fresh 10% global tariff](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/politics/donald-trump-tariffs-economic-agenda) is unlikely to rattle Asian businesses as they have already acclimatized to an unpredictable US trade policy, a veteran Asia business analyst told CNN. “Since [‘Liberation Day,’](https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/02/business/liberation-day-trump-tariffs) the world has adjusted to a new environment,” said Song Seng Wun, economic adviser at SDAX, a Singapore-based fintech company, referring to April 2 last year when Trump unveiled a sweeping package of import duties. The analyst said most businesses will adopt a wait-and-see approach, similar to the previous times Trump announced sudden levies without vital details. In April last year, Trump announced “reciprocal” tariffs on goods imported from most US trading partners. Yesterday, the Supreme Court [ruled that the emergency tariffs are illegal.](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/politics/takeaways-supreme-court-stands-up-to-trump-on-emergency-tariffs) Trump has doubled down and [signed a new 10% global tariff](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/politics/donald-trump-tariffs-economic-agenda) that kicks in on February 24. The levies can take effect for a maximum of 150 days, barring congressional approval for an extension. Here’s how other territories have responded to the news: Scan the QR code to download the CNN app on Google Play. Scan the QR code to download the CNN app from the Apple Store.
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