Tariff Chaos, War Risks, and a President Who Won’t Stop. Trump's Scary Mistake?
February 25, 2026
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as posted by the channelThe Supreme Court just struck down Donald Trump’s tariffs. But instead of taking the win, Trump doubled down. In today’s livestream, Matt Robison breaks down what may be the most revealing moment of Trump’s second term so far — and why it goes far beyond trade policy.
The Court ruled that Trump’s sweeping tariffs were unconstitutional under the emergency powers he claimed. That decision gave him a political off-ramp: blame the Court, let inflation cool, stabilize markets, and boost economic growth ahead of the midterms.
Instead, within minutes, Trump announced new tariffs — escalating economic chaos all over again. Why?
We examine:
📉 The economic fallout of Trump’s trade war
📊 Why the U.S. trade deficit in 2025 didn’t shrink — and manufacturing job losses actually accelerated
💰 How tariffs fueled inflation and kept interest rates high
⚖️ The Supreme Court’s ruling and what it means for executive power under emergency economic authority
🔥 The “Marshmallow Test” — and what Trump’s reaction says about his decision-making
🚢 The largest U.S. naval buildup since the Gulf War — including the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Gerald R. Ford — and what it signals about a potential conflict with Iran
If the President cannot exercise restraint when handed a clear off-ramp on tariffs, what does that mean for decisions involving war?
Joining the show is Dan Perry, former Associated Press editor for the Middle East and Europe, to discuss tariffs, constitutional limits, Iran, Ukraine, British politics, and the broader implications for global stability.
This isn’t just about trade policy.
It’s about judgment. Power. And whether the guardrails of American democracy are still functioning.
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