Macron, Meloni FIGHT At Delhi AI Summit

 

Macron, Meloni FIGHT At Delhi AI Summit

French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni clashed during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi on February 19, 2026, over a diplomatic row regarding domestic French politics.

 

The Dispute: Macron told Meloni to "stay in her own lane" after she commented on the killing of far-right activist Philippe Deranque in France, which she called a "wound for all of Europe".

Macron’s Rebuke: From the sidelines of the summit in Delhi, Macron fired back that foreign leaders should avoid commenting on other countries' internal affairs and stated there is no place in France for movements that "legitimize violence".

Context: The confrontation occurred against a backdrop of existing tension between the two leaders, following similar awkward interactions and public rebukes at previous G7 and NATO summits.

Other Summit Activities: Despite the friction with Meloni, Macron held a productive bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where they discussed AI safety and a "coalition of the willing" to ban social media for children under 15.

’Stay In Your Yard’: Macron, Meloni FIGHT At Delhi AI Summit; Shocking Scenes Caught On Cam

 

'Supreme Court stood up for the rule of law': Lawyer who argued against tariffs

 

Live Updates: Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs

 

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Feb. 20, 2026, 11:16 a.m. ET18 minutes ago

Ann E. Marimow

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02/20/us/trump-tariffs-supreme-court

 

Live Updates: Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs

The ruling is a major setback for President Trump’s economic agenda, and he called it a “disgrace.” The White House has said it will use different authorities to reimpose many fees on imports quickly.

 

Here’s the latest.

The Supreme Court dealt a major blow to President Trump’s economic policy on Friday, ruling that he had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs on nearly every U.S. trading partner.

 

The 6-3 decision has significant implications for the economy and consumers. The federal government has collected more than $200 billion in tariffs since the start of last year. Before the decision, the administration had said that a loss in the case could force the government to unwind trade deals with other countries and potentially pay hefty refunds.

 

Mr. Trump called the decision “a disgrace” while speaking to the nation’s governors, according to two people familiar with his comments.

 

Here’s what else to know:

 

Potential refunds: Anticipating the decision, companies have hired lawyers, filed suits and submitted claims in hopes of securing refunds on tariffs they had paid. It is unclear whether the government will have to pay.

 

IEEPA: The justices struck down Mr. Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose many of his tariffs, saying he could not use a decades-old law to tax imports. Here’s more about the law.

 

Major decisions: Here’s a tracker of the Supreme Court’s major decisions expected this term.

Supreme Court rules Trump's tariffs illegal

US Appeals Court Rules Trump's Global Tariffs Illegal

 

Trump illegally overstepped executive power with global tariffs, supreme court rules

 

Trump illegally overstepped executive power with global tariffs, supreme court rules

On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that President Donald Trump exceeded his constitutional authority by unilaterally imposing sweeping global tariffs.

 

Key Details of the Ruling

The Law in Question: The Court found that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977 does not authorize a president to impose tariffs. While the act allows for regulating international transactions during national emergencies, it does not explicitly grant the power to tax.

Constitutional Basis: Writing for the majority, Chief Justice John Roberts stated that the U.S. Constitution "very clearly" vests the power to levy taxes and tariffs in Congress, not the executive branch.

Major Questions Doctrine: The conservative majority applied the "major questions doctrine," which requires clear congressional authorization for executive actions of vast economic and political significance.

The Vote: The 6–3 decision saw Chief Justice Roberts joined by Justices Barrett and Gorsuch and the three liberal justices. Justices Thomas, Alito, and Kavanaugh dissented.

 

Impact and Fallout

Tariffs Affected: The ruling specifically targets the "Liberation Day" tariffs from April 2025 and earlier "trafficking tariffs" aimed at Mexico, Canada, and China.

Refund Potential: Importers may now be eligible for billions of dollars in refunds for duties already paid, though Justice Kavanaugh’s dissent warned that the refund process could be a logistical "mess".

Economic Reaction: Following the announcement, Wall Street indexes jumped, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising over 200 points.

Remaining Authorities: The ruling does not stop the president from imposing tariffs under other laws, such as Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act (national security grounds), though these require formal investigations by the Commerce Department.