Trump says he is going to raise global tariffs to 15%, up from 10%, after Supreme Court defeat
President Donald Trump escalated his clash with the Supreme Court on Feb. 21 by announcing he will raise his proposed worldwide tariff from 10% to 15%, despite the Court’s ruling against his earlier emergency trade measures.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the higher tariff would take effect “immediately,” framing the move as a response to what he called a flawed Supreme Court decision.
He described the ruling as “ridiculous, poorly written, and extraordinarily anti-American,” saying it came after “many months of contemplation” by the justices.
The announcement followed a sharp rebuke from Trump a day earlier, after the Supreme Court struck down the emergency tariffs he had imposed on multiple countries.
Trump called the Court’s decision “deeply disappointing” and signaled that he would seek other ways to continue pursuing broad trade penalties.
The ruling marked a significant setback for the administration, with the Court finding that Trump had exceeded his authority under the statute he relied on to justify the tariffs.
The decision intensified an ongoing constitutional debate over how much power the president has to impose tariffs without direct congressional approval.
By increasing the tariff rate to 15%, Trump is doubling down on his trade agenda, even as legal challenges and political opposition continue.
The latest move sets up a renewed showdown between the White House and the judiciary, with potential economic consequences for businesses, consumers, and global markets.
