US Supreme Court tosses Trump's reciprocal tariffs, Canada eyes trade talks

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Firstpost•22-02-2026, 14:22
US Supreme Court tosses Trump's reciprocal tariffs, Canada eyes trade talks
- •US Supreme Court struck down Trump's reciprocal tariffs, including "fentanyl" tariffs, under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
- •Canada's Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc welcomed the decision, calling the levies "unjustified," but noted challenges remain with steel, aluminum, and auto tariffs.
- •The ruling comes as the Canada-US-Mexico trade deal (USMCA) review approaches, covering a market of over 500 million people.
- •Trump's administration had imposed 25% tariffs on Canada, later raised to 35%, citing migrant and fentanyl concerns.
- •Despite the Supreme Court ruling, Trump's administration plans a new 15% global tariff, though the USMCA exemption will continue.
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