Trump, the Supreme Court, and the Future of the Trade War

🔗 Prefer to Read? Full Article HereThe U.S. Supreme Court has stepped directly into the trade war. In February 2026, the Court issued a major ruling limiting presidential tariff authority, raising constitutional questions about executive power, congressional delegation, and the future of U.S. trade policy.In this episode of Atlantic Lens (listen wherever you get your podcasts), I break down:• What the Supreme Court actually decided• Why separation of powers matters in trade policy• Why President Trump reacted so forcefully, including criticism of justices he appointed• The confusion over 10% vs. 15% tariff enforcement• FedEx’s lawsuit seeking tariff refunds• The European Commission’s response and what it signals• What this means for consumers in the U.S. and EuropeThis is a structural story about institutional limits under economic pressure, and why judicial decisions in Washington can ripple through Brussels, Lisbon, and global markets.If trade wars are fought politically, they are paid for economically.And this ruling may redefine who gets to fight them.Atlantic Lens is my independent space to examine power and justice across the Atlantic. If this work matters to you, consider subscribing: free or paid. Get full access to Atlantic Lens by Marta Dhanis at atlanticlens.substack.com/subscribe