AP Breaking Trump says he'll sign executive order to enact 10% global tariff after Supreme Court defeat LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press Feb 20, 2026 Feb 20, 2026 Updated Mar 2, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Supreme Court is photographed on Feb. 6 in Washington. 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