Morning Call
Morning Call
CNBC
Tariff surge, Supreme Court stakes, and pressure on households 2/20/26
42 minutes Posted Feb 20, 2026 at 12:09 pm.
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Markets assess the economic impact of sweeping tariffs as rates climb to multi-decade highs, boosting federal revenue while weighing growth and wages. Plus, a potential Supreme Court ruling could reshape presidential tariff powers and alter the fiscal outlook. And later, pro-growth tax cuts clash with rising trade costs, as higher refunds are offset by tariffs squeezing consumers and business investment.


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