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2026-02-21 Home Front: Politix

Trump Responds to Supreme Court's Decision on Tariffs, signs off on 10% global tariff

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Posted by trailing wife 2026-02-21 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1773 views ] Top

1 Or he could have done like Biden when they come down on the student loan forgiveness and tell them to go fuck themselves.

Posted by chris 2026-02-21 03:06|| 2026-02-21 03:06|| Front Page Top

2 Yes I agree some form of balance Tariffs are needed.

But US Taxpayers must be seriously addressed as the #1 priority. Not the Unions, or the Big Wallets and Pockets on Wall Street. Like how to apply tariffs, without further diminishing the already shrinking incomes/buying power, seen due to inflation of Citizens.

Or would US Taxpayers be happy buying only US made goods or services usually with one of these Democrat Run and Donating Unions involved?

Because, I sure did not save $$$$ with tariffs over the last year the way they were applied. All I saw were a collection of price increases and fewer items in the shopping cart headed to the house.

Posted by NN2N1 2026-02-21 05:08|| 2026-02-21 05:08|| Front Page Top

3 YOU pay (almost) all of those tariffs.

Posted by European Conservative 2026-02-21 06:07|| 2026-02-21 06:07|| Front Page Top

4 We won't pay them, we just won't buy from other countries. The entire idea is to drive manufacturing onto our shores.
And punish jerks who ripped us off for decades while laughing all the way to the bank.
Europe in particular has been tariffing the shit out of US agricultural products.
If tariffs don't work, why do other countries use them so effectively against us?
Why are Europeans happy to pay inflated prices for food just to put a thumb in the eye of the Americans?

Posted by Jairong+Scourge+of+the+Gepids2435 2026-02-21 06:28|| 2026-02-21 06:28|| Front Page Top

5 Just another example of past President behavior does not apply to Trump. Roberts seems to always find a reason to uphold some actions and yet seems to ignore explicit written law in others. Go Figure.

Posted by Airandee 2026-02-21 06:43|| 2026-02-21 06:43|| Front Page Top

6 "We won't pay them, we just won't buy from other countries."

Then why is your trade deficit UP since tariffs kicked in, and your prices?

Tariffs are stupid, most of the time. But if you want to raise them, why not go through Congress? Both houses have a Republican majority.

Posted by European Conservative 2026-02-21 08:12|| 2026-02-21 08:12|| Front Page Top

7 Btw we don't pay "inflated prices for food, quite the contrary.
Name me some "cheap" food in the U.S. and I will tell you what I pay here.

Let's start with something yummy. How much do you pay for some prime steak in a U.S. steak house?

Posted by European Conservative 2026-02-21 08:17|| 2026-02-21 08:17|| Front Page Top

8 Roberts court shuts door on tariffs but leaves room for Trump to prevail

Posted by Skidmark 2026-02-21 08:49|| 2026-02-21 08:49|| Front Page Top

9 D and R don't matter. They're the DC uniparty, the blob. They hang out with each other, they intermarry. They all agree Americans suck and they want to be rid of us. Hence the Somalians and open borders. Then they can use our great wealth and power to conquer the world and spend us bankrupt maintaining it.
Oh wait we're already there pretty much.
They won't MAGA, they want us crushed and conquered. They will burn our country down to rule the ashes.
Tariffs are great when Canada uses them against us. Americans can't buy property in China (technically yes but only one apartment per). Tariffs work great when African countries use them.
But it is ONE country on the planet that uses tariffs and they're wrong and bad.
The world built its prosperity on free access to the American market while keeping their markets closed. Free lunch is over, children. Time to go to work.

Posted by Jairong+Scourge+of+the+Gepids2435 2026-02-21 08:49|| 2026-02-21 08:49|| Front Page Top

10 Tariffs supported the US for almost 150 years, until the passage of the 16h amendment, allowing an income tax. The politicians promised the income tax would -

force the wealthy to pay their "just share" of the federal burden, which had previously fallen on the working class through tariffs. Ironic.

Lowering Prices: It was promised that the income tax would allow the government to lower tariffs, thereby reducing the cost of living for everyday citizens, because exemptions excluded the vast majority of citizens. Ironic.

It may have lived up to promises for a while, but not since WW2.

Posted by Bobby 2026-02-21 09:35|| 2026-02-21 09:35|| Front Page Top

11 I asked Grok AI.
The European Union (EU) applies tariffs on many US agricultural imports as part of its Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and WTO-bound rates. These tariffs vary by product, often higher for sensitive sectors like dairy, meat, fruits/vegetables, and processed foods, with some protected via tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) — lower or zero tariffs up to a quota volume, then much higher rates beyond it.
Historically and generally (pre-2025 deals), US agricultural exports to the EU faced significant barriers, including average applied tariffs around 13-14% for agriculture (higher than non-ag goods), plus non-tariff measures like sanitary/phytosanitary rules. Key examples of affected or high-tariff US products include:
Much more detail followed. I added a bit of emphasis on TRQs.

Posted by Bobby 2026-02-21 09:45|| 2026-02-21 09:45|| Front Page Top

12 YOU pay (almost) all of those tariffs.

Only if Americans buy foreign products. Other countries have had no problem having them against American products.

Posted by Procopius2k 2026-02-21 10:10|| 2026-02-21 10:10|| Front Page Top

13 I read about possible refunds of 175bn dollars. Who paid these in the first place?

Posted by European Conservative 2026-02-21 10:32|| 2026-02-21 10:32|| Front Page Top

14 President Trump should simply smile and quietly instruct the IRS to establish a new MAGA five year corporate earnings tax exemption for all US based manufacturers. If 50% of the product is made in the States, then a 50% tax exemption should be issued.

Anyone driving an American made car should be able to visit a US National Park at NO COST.

A fuel tax discount or (MAGA 'Green Stamps') should be offered for anyone gassing up or recharging an American made car.

No tax (or an IRS 'April 15th' deduction) on American made automobile tires or repair parts. Add farm tractors, airplanes, firearms, washing machines and driers to that. Save your 'Made In America' receipts.

More than one way to skin that cat.

Below are unrelated, but nice to have:

* Any member of law enforcement Federal, State, City, should be able to shop at a DoD commissary or PX/BX while operating a police vehicle.

* A long-standing personal pet peeve.....Foreign embassy and consulate personnel should be PROHIBITED from shopping at a CONUS DoD commissary or PX/BX.

* Anyone traveling to the USA for ANY purpose should be entered into the FBI Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), the primary DNA database in the United States. No exceptions, no exclusions.

* A 'Deceased Voter Data Base (DVDB)' should be immediately established to verify eligibility for voting and other federal and state financial benefits, Social Security, SNAP, etc.

Posted by Besoeker 2026-02-21 11:36|| 2026-02-21 11:36|| Front Page Top

15 YOU pay (almost) all of those tariffs.

Who pays for EU tariffs on American goods? Who pays for Chinese tariffs on American goods?

Posted by Abu Uluque 2026-02-21 13:32|| 2026-02-21 13:32|| Front Page Top

16 Personally, I'm more than willing to pay in hopes that we can once again make things in the USA.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2026-02-21 13:35|| 2026-02-21 13:35|| Front Page Top

17 /\ Personally, I'm more than willing to pay in hopes that we can once again make things in the USA.

You purchase neighbor Frank's oats, he buys your horses. Everybody's wagon goes on down the road.

Posted by Besoeker 2026-02-21 13:52|| 2026-02-21 13:52|| Front Page Top

18 Interesting:

HOLY CRAP, Reporter hits Trump with: "You've mentioned multiple times foreign influence over the Supreme Court. Do you have evidence of that?"

Trump drops the hammer: "You're gonna find out."pic.twitter.com/6EC86hiGuI
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) February 20, 2026

Posted by trailing wife 2026-02-21 14:38|| 2026-02-21 14:38|| Front Page Top

19 Key word below.... "globalization." It would appear they see their role as a bit higher that we might have thought.

How the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decisions Shape International Law

The U.S. Supreme Court plays a crucial role in shaping not only domestic law but also influencing legal principles worldwide. Its rulings set precedents that affect international treaties, trade, and human rights policies. Many nations and global institutions look to the U.S. judiciary when interpreting complex legal issues.

As globalization expands, the legal landscape becomes more interconnected. Supreme Court decisions have far-reaching implications, impacting diplomacy, business, and international justice systems. Understanding this influence helps reveal how legal decisions shape the world beyond U.S. borders.

Posted by Besoeker 2026-02-21 14:48|| 2026-02-21 14:48|| Front Page Top

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