Tariffs

Trump Delivers State of Union Amid Tariff, Iran Tensions

What Happened President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress on Monday evening in his annual State of the Union speech, a tradition dating back to George Washington. The address, delivered during prime television hours to maximize viewership, focused heavily on defending the administration’s controversial trade and foreign policy decisions that have dominated recent headlines. The timing of the speech is particularly significant, coming as Trump seeks to maintain Republican control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections.

February 24, 2026 Read more →

Trump Raises Tariffs to 15% After Supreme Court Ruling

What Happened President Trump announced a 5 percentage point increase to his global tariff program, raising rates from 10% to 15% on all imported goods entering the United States. The decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that apparently removed legal barriers that had previously limited the administration’s tariff authority. The timing of the announcement comes as businesses across the country are seeking repayment for the estimated $133 billion the Trump administration has already collected through existing tariff programs.

February 22, 2026 Read more →