WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Friday signed an order imposing an additional 10% tariff on imports into the United States, following the US Supreme Court ruling that invalidated many of his previous sweeping trade duties.
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The new tariff, set to take effect on February 24 for 150 days, maintains exemptions for sectors under separate probes, including pharmaceuticals, and goods entering under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Trump announced the move from the Oval Office, calling it “effective almost immediately” and asserting that it leaves him “more powerful” despite the court rebuke. Earlier, the six-to-three conservative-majority court ruled that the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which Trump relied on for earlier tariffs, does not authorize the president to impose such duties. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that IEEPA “contains no reference to tariffs or duties.”
💰⚖️ ‘I’ll impose a 10% global #tariff as an alternative’: #Trump fumes after #SupremeCourt tariff ruling 🏛️🌍 https://t.co/IDNPVOCinK pic.twitter.com/ZiM5acUdAj
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The ruling marks Trump’s largest Supreme Court setback since returning to the White House 13 months ago. While sector-specific tariffs on steel, aluminum, and other goods remain unaffected, the administration indicated it will explore alternative methods to implement tariffs, aiming to keep revenue largely unchanged in 2026, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
The court did not clarify whether companies that already paid unlawful tariffs would receive refunds. Analysts estimate potential repayments could reach $175 billion, but legal hurdles and extended litigation make outcomes uncertain.
The decision drew praise from business groups, including the National Retail Federation, citing greater certainty for companies. Some political leaders, including California Governor Gavin Newsom, called for immediate refunds, while lawmakers such as Senator Elizabeth Warren cautioned that mechanisms to reclaim funds remain unclear.
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Trading partners, including the European Union, Britain, and Canada, are reviewing the ruling, with Canada warning of potential new mechanisms to reassert trade pressure.