The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump has Catastrophic Sunday as World Cancels Deals!!!
Feb 22, 2026
A rapid rundown of a new 15% global tariff and the legal reasoning behind it. Coverage of swift international backlash, EU and Greenland reactions, and France summoning an ambassador. Clips of Sunday show defenses and a walk-through of political fallout, from tariff timing to possible refunds and domestic policy theatrics.
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Global Backlash To Trump's New 15% Tariffs
- Ben Meiselas reports Trump's 15% tariffs sparked immediate global backlash, including the EU freezing trade agreement ratification and postponed visits.
- The tariffs were imposed under Section 122 after the Supreme Court struck down prior IEPA-based tariffs, creating legal and diplomatic chaos.
Administration Claims Continuity Despite Court Loss
- Ben highlights U.S. officials defending the tariffs on Sunday shows, with Jamison Greer and others claiming continuity despite legal setbacks.
- Greer framed the policy as unchanged and promised Section 301 and Section 232 tools to maintain tariffs.
Refund Uncertainty For $134 Billion In Tariff Revenue
- Ben plays CNN clip where Treasury Secretary [Scott] Beisner (transcript says Besant) avoids committing to refunds for $134 billion collected under emergency tariffs.
- Administration says refunds depend on lower court rulings despite prior DOJ statements promising refunds if tariffs were unlawful.