Trump Moves to Impose 10% Global Tariff After Court Setback

                                            U.S. President Donald Trump

In the wake of a major Supreme Court defeat, President Donald Trump announced that he will sign an executive order to impose a 10% global tariff on U.S. trading partners. The move comes just hours after the Court struck down his earlier sweeping tariff measures, ruling 6–3 that he had exceeded his authority under emergency powers. 

Trump said the new tariff will be enacted under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, which allows temporary trade measures to address balance‑of‑payments issues. He emphasized that the tariff would be added “over and above” existing duties, signaling his intent to continue pursuing aggressive trade policies despite the legal setback. 

Defiant in tone, Trump insisted that the ruling would not constrain his ability to impose tariffs through other legal avenues. He framed the new measure as both a workaround and a continuation of his broader trade agenda, which has faced repeated challenges in the courts.

The executive order is expected to take effect immediately and may remain in place for up to 150 days, depending on how the administration applies the statute.