The warnings about Trump's policy-driven economic disruption didn't hit as hard as many anticipated. Yet according to Carsten Brzeski from ING, the narrative around tariffs won't fade anytime soon. Even if the Supreme Court eventually strikes down Trump's tariff measures as illegal, trade barriers will likely remain a central fixture shaping markets throughout 2026. This suggests that regardless of legal outcomes, protectionist measures could continue to define the macroeconomic landscape—something crypto markets and global traders should keep tabs on.