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Last Updated:February 20, 2026, 21:25 IST
Trump vows a backup plan after the top court ruled he exceeded authority imposing tariffs under IEEPA, blocking a key tool for his economic agenda and global trade strategy.
US President Donald Trump. (AFP Photo)
US President Donald Trump on Friday said he has a “backup plan" after the country’s Supreme Court ruled that he exceeded his authority in imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers.
In a six-three decision on Friday, the conservative-majority court held that the Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorise the president to impose tariffs.
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February 20, 2026, 21:22 IST
News world Trump Says He Has ‘Backup Plan’ After Top Court Rules Tariffs Illegal
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