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Killing of Cartel Boss Sets Off Chaos in Mexico, and Trump Has a New Plan for Tariffs

February 23, 2026·9 min·4-min readnews briefnews
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  • Mexican authorities announce the death of cartel leader El Mencho, triggering nationwide violence across 13 states.
  • President Trump imposes a 15% global tariff using a 1970s trade law after Supreme Court strikes down prior tariffs.
  • The Supreme Court’s tariff ruling sparks financi

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El MenchoClaudia SheinbaumDonald TrumpNeil GorsuchAmy Coney BarrettAustin Tucker Martin

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