US House Speaker Johnson says Congress and the White House will determine the best path forward for tariffs in the coming weeks

Speaker Johnson's remarks indicate that there may be upcoming discussions regarding tariffs between Congress and the White House, which suggests potential changes to trade policy could be on the horizon.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 20 Feb 2026, 17:28 UTCOn the live feed at 17:08 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

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This could signal both uncertainty for markets and volatility in related assets, particularly if new tariffs are introduced or existing ones are modified. Watch for impacts across commodities and sectors sensitive to trade adjustments.

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