US Finance
Trump Tariffs in 2026: What Still Costs More After the Supreme Court Ruling and How to Protect Your Budget
On April 2, 2025, Trump announced sweeping Liberation Day tariffs. The Supreme Court struck down most of them on February 20, 2026 — but Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and autos remain at 25%, and a new 10% global tariff took effect February 24. Yale Budget Lab estimates US households will still pay $600–$800 more in 2026. Here is what costs more, by how much, and 5 concrete budget moves to make now.