Trade War Continues: Trump Launches Second Wave of Tariffs Despite Legal Challenges

The trade war is not over! On February 21, 2569 (2026), Kob Sak Phutrakul, Deputy Managing Director of Bangkok Bank, posted on his personal Facebook that the second round of global trade war is ongoing. After the US Supreme Court's decision that previous actions were 'beyond authority' and 'not legally supported', President Trump remains defiant. He has announced new trade tax measures, including an immediate +10% Global Tariffs under Section 122 and additional industry-specific tariffs under Section 301. These measures aim to protect the United States from unfair trading practices and replace previously invalidated Reciprocal Tariffs. Countries that have already compromised should not celebrate or dream of canceling agreements with the US, as the President has meticulously tracked all previous negotiations. The situation has become increasingly complex, and it seems challenging to reverse the current trajectory.