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In a seismic shift for global trade and constitutional law, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled on February 20, 2026, that the executive branch lacks the authority to unilaterally impose broad-based tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The 6–3 decision in the consolidated cases

In a landmark decision that has sent shockwaves through global supply chains and the halls of power in Washington, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 on February 20, 2026, in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump that the executive branch overstepped its constitutional authority by using the International Emergency

In a dramatic shift that has sent shockwaves through global markets, President Trump has announced a new 15% global tariff surcharge, invoking the seldom-used Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The move, announced late yesterday, serves as an aggressive "legal bridge" following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that

The Texas manufacturing sector defied a cooling national economy this week, with the Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index edging into positive territory for the first time since mid-2025. According to data released on February 23, 2026, the General Business Activity Index rose to 0.2 in February, up from -1.2

In a monumental decision that has sent shockwaves through global capitals and Wall Street trading floors, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on February 20, 2026, that the President cannot use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to unilaterally impose global tariffs. The case, Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, effectively

The United States Supreme Court delivered a stunning blow to the administration’s trade agenda on Friday, February 20, 2026, striking down the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to bypass Congress in the imposition of broad-based national tariffs. In a 6-3 decision, the Court ruled that

In a weekend move that has sent shockwaves through global markets, President Donald Trump announced a new 15% global import surcharge, invoking the long-dormant Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The announcement follows a stinging defeat at the Supreme Court on Friday, February 20, 2026, which invalidated the

WASHINGTON D.C. — In a weekend that has fundamentally reshaped the American economic landscape, President Trump has officially signed an executive proclamation raising global tariffs to a uniform 15%. This aggressive maneuver follows a Friday afternoon bombshell from the Supreme Court, which struck down the administration's previous "reciprocal" tariff framework.

In a weekend that has sent shockwaves through global financial centers, President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order imposing a 15% across-the-board global tariff. This move, announced late Saturday, February 21, 2026, serves as a direct and aggressive counter-maneuver to a landmark Supreme Court ruling issued just one

WASHINGTON D.C. — The global financial landscape was thrust into a state of high-stakes uncertainty this morning, February 23, 2026, as investors grappled with the fallout of a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling and the administration's aggressive retaliatory trade measures. On Friday, February 20, the Court issued a 6-3

In a landmark decision that has sent shockwaves through the global trade community, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 today, February 20, 2026, to invalidate a sweeping regime of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The ruling in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump effectively strips

The United States trade deficit widened dramatically in December 2025, surging to $70.3 billion—a staggering 32.6% increase from the previous month. This sharp imbalance highlights a volatile start to 2026, as the nation grapples with the fallout of aggressive "front-loading" by importers and the immediate impact of

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a powerful display of economic resilience that has caught Wall Street off guard, U.S. industrial production and manufacturing output surged in January 2026, significantly exceeding economist forecasts. Data released by the Federal Reserve on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, revealed that total industrial production rose by

As of February 16, 2026, Cleveland-Cliffs (NYSE: CLF) stands as a polarizing sentinel of American industrial policy. Once a humble iron ore miner, the company has transformed into the largest flat-rolled steel producer in North America, a feat achieved through aggressive acquisitions and a staunch "America First" operational philosophy. Today, Cleveland-Cliffs is the focal point [...]

In a landmark procedural victory for the second Trump administration, the U.S. House of Representatives has decisively rejected a multi-pronged effort to block or stall the President’s aggressive new tariff regime. The vote, which took place in early February 2026, effectively clears the legislative path for the "Trade

As of February 10, 2026, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF) stands as a titan of the North American industrial landscape. Once a merchant iron ore miner, the company has completed a decade-long metamorphosis into the continent’s largest producer of flat-rolled steel and its leading supplier to the automotive industry. Today, Cleveland-Cliffs is in sharp focus for [...]

The U.S. industrial sector has finally signaled a definitive end to its prolonged period of stagnation, with the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reporting that the Manufacturing PMI surged to 52.6% in January 2026. This reading marks the first significant expansion for the sector in over a year,

As of February 9, 2026, the American steel industry finds itself at a crossroads of industrial reshoring and fiscal recalibration. At the center of this narrative is Cleveland-Cliffs (NYSE: CLF), North America’s largest flat-rolled steel producer and a cornerstone of the automotive supply chain. The company’s latest earnings report, released today, has sent ripples through [...]

As the calendar turns to early February 2026, the global financial community is fixated on 1 First Street NE, Washington, D.C. The Supreme Court of the United States is expected to issue a final ruling in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, a consolidated case that challenges the legality of

One year ago today, the American industrial landscape was fundamentally reshaped by a single morning announcement from the White House. On February 10, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Proclamations 10895 and 10896, a move that sent shockwaves through global markets and sparked a massive rally in domestic steel and aluminum

Today, February 2, 2026, marks nearly a year since the "Tariff Weekend" of February 8–9, 2025—a moment that fundamentally shifted the landscape of international commerce and sparked a year of unprecedented market volatility. Over those two days, the second Trump administration unveiled a dual-pronged trade offensive: a universal

On February 10, 2025, the U.S. stock market staged a resilient recovery, shaking off a weekend of aggressive trade rhetoric from the White House. Leading the charge was the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite, which climbed 1% to close at 19,714.27. The gains signaled a collective "wait and see"

The global iron ore market has kicked off 2026 with a decisive show of strength, as benchmark prices climbed 2.24% in late January and the opening days of February. This rally, which has pushed the steel-making ingredient to its highest levels in eighteen months, signals a potential turning point

As of January 28, 2026, the United States is witnessing a historic resurgence in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, marking a definitive end to the "deal desert" of the early 2020s. Following a landmark 2025 that saw total deal values surge to approximately $2.3 trillion—a staggering 49%

The European Commission has officially opened formal proceedings against X Corp (NASDAQ: X) and its artificial intelligence subsidiary, xAI, marking a pivotal moment in the enforcement of the world’s most stringent AI regulations. On January 26, 2026, EU regulators announced an expanded investigation into Grok, the platform’s native AI assistant, following a widespread surge in [...]