February 20, 2026 at 12:53PM

Trump Plans to Impose Tariffs a Different Way After Supreme Court Loss

Trump plans to impose tariffs via alternative methods after a Supreme Court defeat, with contingency measures extended by months of planning.

The administration has developed fallback options in anticipation of a ruling against the president, detailing how tariffs could be enforced through different channels.

Officials describe an approach designed to ensure tariff implementation regardless of judicial outcomes, signaling a shift in strategy following the court decision.