After Supreme Court Setback, Trump Raises Global Tariffs to 15%, Calls Ruling ‘Anti-American’
A day after facing a major legal blow, US President Donald Trump announced he is increasing global tariffs from 10 per cent to 15 per cent, escalating tensions over trade policy and executive power.
The move comes after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down a set of sweeping tariffs introduced by his administration, ruling that the president had gone beyond his legal authority.
Trump Responds Strongly
Posting on Truth Social, Trump sharply criticised the court’s decision, calling it “ridiculous” and “extraordinarily anti-American.” He said that after reviewing the ruling, he had decided to immediately raise the worldwide tariff rate to 15 per cent — a level he described as legally sound and fully justified.
Trump argued that many countries have taken advantage of the United States for decades and said the higher tariffs are part of his continued effort to strengthen the American economy. He added that in the coming months, his administration would roll out revised tariffs designed to comply with legal limits while advancing his broader economic agenda.
Why The Court Blocked The Tariffs
The Supreme Court’s ruling centred on the administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a law meant to address extraordinary national emergencies.
Judges concluded that the law was not intended to support wide-ranging trade tariffs and found that the administration’s reliance on emergency powers amounted to an overreach of presidential authority. The decision significantly limits how far the executive branch can go in reshaping trade policy without congressional approval.
What Happens Next?
With the legal battle now shaping the future of US trade policy, the spotlight shifts to how the administration will restructure its tariff strategy — and whether Congress or the courts will weigh in again.
The developments mark another chapter in the ongoing clash between the White House and the judiciary over the limits of presidential power.
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