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End in Sight?

With a few missteps along the way, the Supreme Court finally got a few things right. Tariff imposition was the big one. The president simply did not have the power to inflict tariffs on the nation or importing nations. Congress has this authority, and they can grant the authority to the president under certain circumstances.  They did not, and certain circumstances were not present. Tariffs were a sham.

With tariffs gone, or at least back to the primary levels legally set years ago, the global economy can get back to business. This should return trading to previous levels in short order. Certainly, some trading partners will shy away from American partners because of the interference. They will read this as now possible when before they didn’t give it a thought. Supply and demand will seek its own level of stability. So will trust and expectation. Some time will be needed, and better once the trumpet has vacated the White House.

Meanwhile, Congress should return to its rightful activities and maintain a balanced three-branch government. With party politics blurred by MAGA’s presence, this return will be shaky and slow. My expectation is that it will be sooner than later because of the upset by The Donald. His was not a valued position in the long term. It couldn’t even last the short term. Congress will likely restore its strengths faster because of this anomaly.

There are more ‘meanwhiles’. Corporations now will resume their normal plans for expansion and growth. Employment will resume its growth. Regulatory agencies will seek partnerships that will grow the economy and industries safely. The judiciary will continue its role of interpreting the Constitution intelligently so the rest of us can rely on it and the courts.

In short, normalcy will continue to evolve but with standards and values well understood by history and precedents.

This gives Congress the time to pursue impeachment with resolve and efficiency. Donald’s time is nearing its end.

About time!

February 27, 2026

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