Up First from NPR Court Invalidates Tariffs, Military Options Regarding Iran, Olympic Matchup Preview
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Feb 21, 2026 
Becky Sullivan, NPR sports correspondent in Milan covering the U.S.-Canada men's Olympic hockey final. Greg Myrie, NPR national security correspondent on U.S. force posture and options in the Middle East. Daniel Kurtzleben, NPR White House correspondent on the Supreme Court decision overturning import-tax emergency and potential tariff routes. They discuss the ruling, military options regarding Iran, and the high-stakes hockey gold-medal matchup.
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Court Limits Presidential Tariff Power
- The Supreme Court ruled Trump's IEPA tariffs illegal, removing a major tool from his trade arsenal.
- Daniel Kurtzleben explains alternative tariff authorities exist but carry limits, investigations, or time caps.
Use Specific Laws For Replacement Tariffs
- Use narrower statutory authorities like Section 122 or Section 232 to impose replacement tariffs when possible.
- Expect investigations, time limits, or congressional votes to constrain those replacement measures.
Tariffs Raise Prices And Political Risk
- Tariffs act like taxes that raise prices for businesses and consumers.
- Kurtzleben notes this creates political tension as Trump promotes tariffs while voters worry about cost of living.