Trump Signs 10% Global Tariff After Major Court Blow

President Donald Trump announced on Friday evening that he had signed an executive order introducing a new 10% “global tariff”. The move came only hours after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down his sweeping reciprocal import duties in a major setback to his trade agenda. As soon as the court announced its judgment, Trump said in a post on Truth Social that the tariffs would take effect “almost immediately”.

Earlier in the day, the court ruled 6-3 against tariffs that was imposed under emergency economic powers. The Court stated that the president could not rely on such authority to introduce the trade levies. Consequently, the decision removed the legal foundation for several duties that Trump had described as essential to strengthening domestic manufacturing and stabilizing the U.S. economy.

At a press briefing at the White House, Trump has criticized the ruling as “deeply disappointing”. He also insisted that his administration would continue to pursue alternative legal pathways. “I don’t have to. I have the right to do tariffs”, he said when asked why he would not seek congressional approval.

Trump’s New Tariff Strategy Replaces Earlier Measures

The administration said that the new 10% global tariffs would operate with a 150-day time limit. However, officials indicated that these duties would effectively replace the invalidated measures while trade negotiations continue. As a result, some countries that had faced higher tariff rates could see temporary reductions. For instance, the European Union had agreed to a 15% tariff under earlier arrangements. Meanwhile, China may experience a reshaped rate structure. As the new global tariff replaces two previous duties that no longer stand under the court’s interpretation.

Trump also aimed at Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, both of whom he nominated. “I think their decision was terrible”, Trump said. “I think it’s an embarrassment to their families, you want to know the truth. The two of them”. Despite the legal setback, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told an audience at the Economic Club of Dallas that the administration would use other statutes to maintain tariff income. He added that the approach “will result in virtually unchanged tariff revenue in 2026”.

Trump emphasized that duties introduced under separate trade authorities would remain in place, while new investigations into unfair practices could lead to additional levies. Therefore, officials expect tariff revenue levels to hold steady in the coming fiscal year. “We’ll take in more money, and we’ll be a lot stronger for it”, Trump said while signaling that his administration intends to move ahead with its revised trade policy framework.

Tariff Revenue to Remain Stable Under Revised Trade Policy Framework

Despite the legal setback, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told an audience at the Economic Club of Dallas that the administration would use other statutes to maintain tariff income. He added that the approach “will result in virtually unchanged tariff revenue in 2026”.

Trump emphasized that duties introduced under separate trade authorities. It would remain in place, while new investigations into unfair practices could lead to additional levies. Therefore, officials expect tariff revenue levels to hold steady in the coming fiscal year. “We’ll take in more money, and we’ll be a lot stronger for it”, Trump said. He signaled that his administration intends to move ahead with its revised trade policy framework.

Web Resources on Trump’s New 10% Global Tariff

1. Reuters.com: US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s global tariffs
2. BBC.com: Trump brings in new 10% tariff as Supreme Court rejects his global import taxes
3. NYTimes.com: Supreme Court’s Tariff Ruling and Trump’s Immediate New Levies
4. NBCNews.com: Trump says he signed a 10% global tariff after Supreme Court decision