United States President Donald Trump has announced a new tariff of 10 percent on goods from all countries, just hours after the US Supreme Court ruled against his previous global tariff policy.
The Supreme Court said yesterday that Trump used a 1977 law, known as the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), to exceed his powers. impose tariffs on almost every country.
However, the judges did not rule in their ruling on whether businesses and consumers should get a refund for money already paid under the old tariffs.
Amazingly, just moments after the decision, Trump signed a new order using a different law, the Trade Act of 1974, and imposed a temporary 10 percent tariff on all countries.
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“It is my great honor to sign from the Oval Office a global 10 percent tariff on all countries, which will take effect almost immediately. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Trump wrote on his Truth social account.
“We are also initiating multiple Section 301 and other investigations to protect our country from unfair trade practices,” he said.
Trump criticized the Supreme Court's decision, calling it 'extremely disappointing' and accused some judges of undermining America's interests.
At the same time, he praised some judges for opposing the decision, with the US head of state saying that their opinions show courage and love for his country.
He stressed that the tariffs were about protecting the US economy, saying that the tariffs helped boost the stock market, strengthen the border, and reduce the entry of illegal drugs into the US.
“Although I strongly disagree with the court's decision today, this decision should not impair the President's ability to order further tariffs,” Trump said.
Meanwhile, the US Supreme Court said in its decision yesterday that the President Trump overstepped his powers by imposing sweeping global tariffs Last year.
Trump first imposed tariffs on goods from China, Mexico and Canada in February 2025, saying alleged trafficking of certain drugs from those countries is an emergency.
A few months later, on what Trump called 'Liberation Day,' he proceeded to impose tariffs between 10 percent and 50 percent on goods from almost every country in the world.
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