Trump raises global tariff to 15 percent after Supreme Court setback
Trump said higher rate would take effect “immediately,” sharply criticizing court’s ruling as “ridiculous” and “anti-American”
WASHINGTON (MNTV) — United States President Donald Trump has increased a newly imposed global tariff from 10 percent to 15 percent, days after the US Supreme Court struck down his sweeping import levies.
In a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, Trump said the higher rate would take effect “immediately,” sharply criticizing the court’s ruling as “ridiculous” and “anti-American.”
On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that Trump acted unconstitutionally when he imposed tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), finding that the power to levy taxes lies with Congress. The decision invalidated tariffs the president had applied to nearly every country under emergency authority.
Within hours, Trump signed an executive order invoking Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to restore a blanket 10 percent tariff. The new 15 percent rate announced Saturday marks the maximum allowed under that law. However, Section 122 tariffs are limited to 150 days unless extended by Congress, and no president has previously relied on the provision.
The White House said certain products — including critical minerals, metals, and energy goods — would be exempt.
Federal data shows the US Treasury has already collected more than $133 billion under the now-invalidated emergency tariffs. Since the ruling, more than 1,000 lawsuits have reportedly been filed by importers seeking refunds.
Trump signaled that additional tariffs could follow under other trade statutes tied to national security and unfair trade practices.
The move has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats, who accused the president of raising consumer costs. A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll found 34 percent of Americans approve of Trump’s handling of the economy, while 57 percent disapprove.
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