Wall Street stocks tumble as trade uncertainty and winter storms rattle investors

Major US indices fell on Monday as a Supreme Court ruling against import levies sparked fresh trade threats. Software and financial shares led the losses.

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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that President Donald Trump overstepped his authority by enacting reciprocal tariffs under an economic emergency law. This landmark decision has revived tariff uncertainty and prompted fresh trade threats from the president, leading to a significant shift in market sentiment across the US USUS. The ruling immediately dampened risk appetite, contributing to a broad selloff on Wall Street as investors reacted to the sudden change in the trade policy landscape.
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., February 17, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., February 17, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
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