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Sep 18, 2026 Supreme Court struck down Trump's sweeping tariffs on other countries Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The Court invalidated broad executive tariff authority, constraining unilateral presidential control over trade policy.
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- Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs on foreign countries — The U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Trump's far-reaching tariffs on nearly every other country as part of a series of recent judicial defeats. The ruling was among multiple decisions this term in which the Court blocked or reversed Trump administration policies on tariffs, birthright citizenship restrictions, and Federal Reserve governance.
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Week 87 – 2026-09-12–2026-09-18
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Feb 28, 2025 SEC halted fraud prosecution of Justin Sun following his investment in a Trump-linked crypto venture Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
Pausing enforcement against a politically connected donor's alleged securities fraud raises concerns about regulatory favoritism.
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- SEC halts fraud prosecution of Chinese national — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has halted its fraud prosecution against Chinese crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun. Sun, who was charged in March 2023 with marketing unregistered securities and manipulating the crypto market, had recently invested $75 million in World Liberty Financial (WLF), a venture backed by Donald Trump. This investment resulted in a significant financial benefit for Trump. The SEC and Sun filed a joint request for a 60-day stay to explore a potential resolution, which was granted by a federal judge. This development raises questions about the SEC's enforcement actions and potential settlements.
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Week 6 – 2025-02-22–2025-02-28
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