'The Week' Just Dropped A New Trump Cover — And People Are Doing A Double Take

The March 6, 2026, cover of The Week shows President Donald Trump bent over Chief Justice John Roberts’ lap, wincing as he gets a dramatic spanking. Roberts looks stern, hand raised, delivering the punishment. The headline reads, “A Supreme Spanking: Why the Roberts court slapped down Trump’s tariffs.”

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The illustration references the Supreme Court’s February 20, 2026, ruling that struck down Trump’s wide-reaching tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The decision came from the consolidated cases Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump and Trump v. V.O.S. Selections, Inc.

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Chief Justice Roberts, writing for the majority and joined by Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, Gorsuch, Barrett, and Jackson, ruled that the president does not have the power to impose tariffs under IEEPA. The Constitution gives Congress authority over taxes and duties, and the law does not clearly give the president unlimited tariff power.

The tariffs Trump imposed included 25% on imports from Canada and Mexico, 10% on Chinese goods, and broad “reciprocal” tariffs on other trading partners. They generated roughly $100–160 billion in revenue but were now declared an overreach.

The Court’s decision stood out because it came from a conservative-leaning bench that often favors executive authority. Justices Thomas, Alito, and Kavanaugh disagreed, saying IEEPA’s language allows the president to act in emergencies. Critics hailed the ruling as a win for Congress and a reminder of limits on presidential power. Trump supporters called it judicial overreach.

After the ruling, Trump acted quickly. He imposed a new 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, which lasts 150 days. He also suggested raising it further and exploring other legal options, including Section 232 national security tariffs or new congressional measures. Companies that paid the old tariffs are now seeking refunds through U.S. Customs or the Court of International Trade.

The cover and ruling got everyone talking online.