21 Feb 2026

Gyles Beckford on Trump's tariffs

From Saturday Morning, 10:25 am on 21 February 2026

President Donald Trump has been left fuming over the U.S Supreme Court ruling that he didn't have the power to introduce his controversial global tariffs and there is now talk of restitution.

RNZ's Business Editor Gyles Beckford speaks to Mihi about what this might mean for New Zealand. 

US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 20, 2026. US President Donald Trump will hold a press conference Friday to discuss the Supreme Court's ruling against a major part of his tariffs, spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)

President Donald Trump taking questions in the White House briefing room Photo: MANDEL NGAN/AFP