Power & Politics Trump responds to Supreme Court tariff loss with more tariffs
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Feb 20, 2026 
Danielle Smith, Alberta premier pushing an October referendum on immigration limits, service fees and provincial powers. Dominic LeBlanc, federal minister handling Canada–U.S. trade, on U.S. tariff rulings and how they affect Canadian exports. They discuss legal routes, exemptions, trade strategy and provincial moves on immigration and work permits.
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Supreme Court Limits Tariff Powers
- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Trump's reciprocal tariffs illegal, limiting his unilateral trade power.
- Dominic LeBlanc says this ruling affects few Canadian exports but signals limits on executive authority.
Most Harmful Tariffs Still In Place
- Sectoral tariffs on steel, aluminum and autos remain because they're justified under Section 232.
- That means the ruling gives only limited relief for the most damaging U.S. tariffs on Canada.
Lean On U.S. Industry To Protect Exemptions
- Press the case that exemptions exist because they serve U.S. economic interests, not Canadian generosity.
- LeBlanc says work with U.S. industry and Mexico to secure exemptions ahead of the KUSMA review.