The laws of political gravity, the separation of powers and geopolitical realities are proving to be tougher to conquer than Trump will publicly admit. As various legal skirmishes play out, he may have to choose between bowing to the limits of his power or trying to ignore the judicial system.

Two courtroom defeats dealt a blow to President Donald Trump’s strategy, even as an appeals court reinstated existing tariffs.

President Donald Trump's global tariff assault may be slowed but won't be stopped by court rulings that may ultimately force a shift to other legal authorities for his campaign to pressure countries into trade concessions,