Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Trump team outlines plans for ‘durable’ tariffs without Congress
The Trump administration said Wednesday it will reconstruct its trade system with "very durable" duties that penalize nations for unfair practices, one day after President Trump told Congress that import levies would remain front and center in his midterm-year economic agenda. Published February 25, 2026
North Carolina primaries set the table for a heavyweight match to replace Sen. Thom Tillis
North Carolina voters on Tuesday will select nominees for the race to replace Sen. Thom Tillis, a Republican who decided not to run again and is openly opposing President Trump, giving Democrats hope they can flip the seat. Published February 25, 2026
Beijing warns Trump not to impose new tariffs, says it will respond ‘firmly’
China warned the U.S. on Wednesday not to impose new tariffs on its goods as President Trump removes tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court and replaces them with duties that use other legal authorities. Published February 25, 2026
FedEx sues for refund after Supreme Court strikes down tariffs
FedEx has filed a lawsuit seeking a full refund of the money it paid to satisfy President Trump's tariffs, making it the first major company to seek redress after the Supreme Court struck down certain levies. Published February 24, 2026
Trump vows to boost tariffs, punish countries skirting trade deals after Supreme Court ruling
President Trump said Monday he had no plans to consult Congress on new tariffs and threatened even higher levies on countries that "play games" with existing trade deals. Published February 23, 2026
U.S. trade partners delay meetings, demand clarity after the Supreme Court guts Trump’s tariff power
Nations that negotiated trade deals with President Trump are demanding clarity from the U.S. and scrutinizing their options after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs that formed the backbone of the agreements. Published February 23, 2026
Trump administration to stop collecting Supreme Court-blocked tariffs at midnight
The Trump administration says it will officially end the collection of tariffs canceled by the Supreme Court at midnight on Tuesday. Published February 23, 2026
Trump administration says it is in no rush to issue refunds to companies that paid tariffs
The Trump administration said Sunday it is in no rush to hand out refunds to companies that paid the tariffs nullified by a landmark Supreme Court ruling. Published February 22, 2026
U.S. companies scramble for refunds after Supreme Court rejects Trump’s blanket tariffs
The Supreme Court's decision to strike down Mr. Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act is unleashing a scramble by firms to secure refunds for the money they paid to U.S. customs over the past year. Published February 20, 2026
Trump rips justices’ tariffs ruling, says he’ll use other authorities to impose 10% global tariff
President Trump said Friday he is deeply disappointed by the Supreme Court's decision to strike down a major swath of his tariff plan, saying it would put the U.S. at a disadvantage as he tries to recalibrate trade. Published February 20, 2026
What’s next? After Supreme Court blow, Trump likely to backfill tariffs with section authorities
The Supreme Court's decision to strike down a major plank of President Trump's tariff framework raises key questions for foreign trading partners and the U.S. budget. Published February 20, 2026
U.S. Chamber of Commerce urges swift refunds after Supreme Court trashes Trump’s tariffs
Business groups are hailing the Supreme Court's decision to rein in a major swath of President Trump's tariff agenda, saying the ruling will usher in much-needed certainty for small firms that saw their costs rise. Published February 20, 2026
Supreme Court rules Trump’s tariffs illegal
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump exceeded his powers with his expansive use of tariffs, punching a giant hole in the centerpiece of the White House's economic agenda. Published February 20, 2026
Trump blames Democrats, Fed for lousy economic growth numbers at the close of 2025
President Trump is pointing the finger at Democrats and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for the lower-than-expected growth reported by the Commerce Department for the final quarter of 2025. Published February 20, 2026
Trump orders government to release files on ‘extremely important’ matter of aliens, UFOs
President Trump says he is ordering the government to release documents related to aliens and UFOs. Published February 20, 2026
Trump takes victory lap as U.S. steel industry sees tariff-related boom
President Trump toured a steel plant in Georgia to promote the Made-in-USA power of his tariffs Thursday, saying his massive levies on imported metal are working and the Supreme Court had better uphold his broader trade plans. Published February 19, 2026
Trump says Middle East is ‘finally’ on the cusp of peace, calls Iran a sticking point
President Trump's vision for the war-torn Gaza Strip took shape Thursday at the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace, a multinational coalition focusing on harmony in the Middle East and seen as a kind of shadow United Nations. Published February 19, 2026
Trump celebrates Black History Month at the White House
President Trump celebrated Black History Month at the White House by recounting his work to lift communities of color and memorializing the Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights icon and Democratic presidential candidate who died earlier this week. Published February 18, 2026
Board of Peace to discuss ways to ensure security in Gaza and get to ‘prosperity’
President Trump plans to announce on Thursday that member nations of his Board of Peace will commit $5 billion toward a historic effort to rebuild Gaza and offer thousands of personnel to maintain security and peace during the reconstruction. Published February 18, 2026
Trump’s economic interventions spark free-market debate within the party of Reagan
President Trump recently ordered the Department of Defense to prioritize coal energy over other forms of energy, leaning into a personal brand of "Trump capitalism" that is testing decades of GOP free-market orthodoxy. Published February 18, 2026
