Trump ends some tariffs, imposes new global one

Deutsche WellePublished: Feb 21, 2026 9:38 AM

After the US Supreme Court on Friday struck down sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, the White House announced the end of certain duties enacted under a law used to address national emergencies.

The White House said those tariffs "shall no longer be in effect and, as ‌soon as practicable, shall no ⁠longer be collected."

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