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SCOTUS Ruling Strikes Down Trump's Emergency Tariffs
On February 20, the US Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose most of his new tariffs. The ruling threatens US fiscal credibility and risks fueling trade frictions, though the immediate market reaction was positive for risk assets
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Trump Responds to Tariff Loss with New Global Tariff Rate
Following the Supreme Court ruling, President Trump raised the temporary global tariff rate to 15 percent, maximizing his remaining authority. This move comes as the administration works to maintain leverage in trade negotiations despite the judicial setback
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International Trade Partners Question US Trade Deals
The European Parliament's trade chief said he would propose freezing the EU's ratification of a trade deal with the US until the Trump administration clarifies its policy. Officials in India have similarly postponed talks in the US on finalizing an interim trade deal due to policy uncertainty
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US Asserts Trade Agreements Remain in Force
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that all trade agreements negotiated by President Trump will remain in effect despite the Supreme Court ruling. He emphasized that the administration expects both the US and its partners to stand by existing trade deals
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Trump Delivers State of the Union Address Amid Turmoil
President Trump heads to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, February 25, for a primetime State of the Union address amid a torrent of negative news, including the tariff ruling and ongoing international tensions. The speech comes at a critical moment for the administration's economic and foreign policy agenda.
US Military Buildup in Middle East Reaches Historic Levels
The US has amassed a vast military force in the Middle East described as the largest presence since the lead-up to the 2003 invasion of Iraq, as tensions with Iran escalate. A military strategy expert warned this buildup is so massive it suggests strikes may be imminent, or otherwise represents one of the costliest bluffs in US history
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Trump Issues Iran Nuclear Ultimatum
On February 19, President Donald Trump indicated that Iran has roughly 10 to 15 days to make progress toward a nuclear agreement or "bad things will happen". The threat has prompted concerns about potential military conflict and pushed crude oil prices to near six-month highs due to fears of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz
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Secret Service Incident at Mar-a-Lago
A man was shot and killed by the Secret Service after entering the secured perimeter at Mar-a-Lago on February 21. The president was not at his Florida resort at the time of the incident
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DOJ Fires US Attorney Following Tariff Ruling
The Department of Justice announced the firing of a US attorney who replaced Halligan, just hours after the Supreme Court ruled against Trump's tariff agenda. The move came as part of the administration's response to the judicial setback.
Mexico Eliminates Major Crime Boss with US Intelligence Support
Mexican special forces were responsible for the elimination of a crime boss, with the Embassy of Mexico announcing that US authorities provided complimentary intelligence to assist in the operation. Major clashes are reported between government troops and members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel
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Gaza Comments Spark Walkout at Berlin Film Festival
A Palestinian-Syrian film director accused Germany of being partners in genocide in Gaza by Israel at the Berlin Film Festival, prompting a German minister to walk out of the awards ceremony. The remarks highlighted the politically charged atmosphere at the festival over the Gaza conflict
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Netanyahu Signals Possible Lebanon Withdrawal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated a possible troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon, depending on Hezbollah's disarmament by 2025. The US is pressuring Lebanon on this issue, though Hezbollah insists on Israeli withdrawal from disputed hills and an end to airstrikes
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