Trump Raises Global Tariffs to 15% Following Supreme Court Ruling

President Donald Trump announced on Saturday an immediate increase in global tariffs from 10% to 15%, following a Supreme Court decision that struck down his earlier tariff measures. In a post on Truth Social, Trump criticized the court's ruling as "extraordinarily anti-American" and stated that the new tariffs would target countries that have been "ripping the U.S. off for decades."

The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision on Friday, determined that the president had overstepped his authority by imposing broad tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The court emphasized that the power to levy tariffs resides with Congress, not the president.

In response to the ruling, Trump initially signed an executive order on Friday imposing a 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, which allows the president to impose temporary import surcharges of up to 15% for a maximum of 150 days. The tariffs are set to take effect on February 24.

Trump's decision to increase the tariffs to 15% has drawn criticism from various quarters. Some Republicans have praised the Supreme Court's ruling as a victory for the separation of powers, emphasizing that tariff authority belongs to Congress. Meanwhile, international reactions have been mixed, with some countries viewing the decision favorably and others expressing concern over rising uncertainty in global trade relations.