Trade

US Politics

South Korea Pledges Full Response to US Tariff Fallout After Court Ruling

South Korea's government promised Saturday to deploy all resources against rising US trade uncertainties after the Supreme Court invalidated President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs on Korean goods. The ruling blocked use of the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose those duties.

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US Politics

Trump Announces 10% Global Tariff Despite Court Ruling

President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive order imposing a 10% global tariff on imports, brushing off a recent court decision challenging his trade measures. The new tariff would apply on top of existing duties tied to national security.

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Corporate

South Africa Expects R60bn-R90bn Mining Tax Windfall Over Two Years

South Africa's government stands to gain between R60 billion and R90 billion in extra taxes from mining companies over the 2026/27 and 2027/28 fiscal years, economists predict. The windfall stems from record gold prices hitting $3,431 an ounce in late 2025 and a rebound in platinum group metals.

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Startups

Sygnia CEO Wierzycka launches AI VC fund in South Africa

Sygnia founder and CEO Magda Wierzycka plans to announce a new venture capital fund Tuesday focused on South African AI startups. The fund aims to keep local talent and intellectual property from migrating overseas.

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Corporate

Indonesia Police Raid Sites in Rp 25 Trillion Gold Mining Money Laundering Probe

Indonesia's National Police raided three locations in East Java on Thursday as part of an investigation into a Rp 25 trillion ($1.48 billion) money laundering scheme tied to illegal gold mining in West Kalimantan. Authorities seized documents, electronics, cash and gold suspected of links to unlicensed operations.

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US Politics

Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s IEEPA Tariffs in Major Power Check

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, delivering a sharp rebuke to executive overreach. The 6-3 ruling ends unilateral tariff hikes tied to emergency declarations.

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US Politics

Trump Imposes 10% Tariffs via Trade Act After Supreme Court Rejects Emergency Powers

President Donald Trump imposed a new 10% tariff on most imports Wednesday, hours after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled 6-3 that he overstepped his authority by using emergency powers for sweeping global duties. Invoking Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, Trump set the temporary levy for 150 days to address international payments issues.

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Markets

Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs, Boosting Retail Stocks

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 Friday that President Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act by imposing sweeping tariffs. Retail and apparel stocks surged immediately after the decision.

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US Politics

Critics Demand Trump Tariff Refunds After Supreme Court Ruling

Critics including California Gov. Gavin Newsom demanded refunds Friday for costs borne by U.S. consumers from President Donald Trump's unlawful tariffs, following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down key parts of the policy. Newsom called for an immediate return of the "illegal tax" on social media.

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Politik & Recht

Trump kündigt Backup-Plan an nach Urteil gegen Zölle

US-Präsident Donald Trump plant einen Backup-Plan, nachdem der Oberste Gerichtshof seine umfassenden Zölle für unrechtmäßig erklärt hat. Die Regierung prüft alternative Rechtsgrundlagen, um möglichst viele Abgaben zu erhalten.

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Política y Ley

Trump promete plan alternativo tras fallo de Supremo contra aranceles

El presidente Donald Trump anunció un plan de respaldo tras el fallo de la Corte Suprema de EE.UU. que declaró ilegales sus aranceles bajo la Ley de Poderes Económicos de Emergencia Internacional. La administración buscará bases legales alternativas para mantener los gravámenes.

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Política y Ley

Suprema Corte de EE.UU. anula aranceles de Trump por 6-3 con mayoría republicana

La Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos falló por 6-3 que los aranceles de Donald Trump bajo poderes de emergencia violan la Constitución. Seis de los nueve jueces, nominados por presidentes republicanos, formaron la mayoría contra la medida.

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Política y Ley

Corte Suprema de EE.UU. anula aranceles de emergencia de Trump por 6-3

La Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos invalidó por 6-3 los amplios aranceles de emergencia impuestos por el presidente Donald Trump. El fallo, escrito por el juez principal John Roberts, aplica la doctrina de las grandes cuestiones para limitar el poder presidencial.

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Politik & Recht

US-Supreme Court kippt Trumps Zölle als Machtüberschreitung

Der Oberste Gerichtshof der USA hat mit 6:3-Stimmen Trumps Zölle für Machtüberschreitung erklärt. Richter John Roberts schrieb, der Präsident brauche klare Zustimmung des Kongresses.

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Política y Ley

Supremo de EE.UU. anula aranceles de Trump por exceso de autoridad

La Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos falló por 6-3 el 20 de febrero que el presidente Donald Trump excedió su autoridad al imponer amplios aranceles bajo una ley de poderes de emergencia de 1977. El juez presidente John Roberts escribió que el presidente necesita aprobación explícita del Congreso para tales medidas.

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