politics
February 22, 2026
Trump Raises New 'Worldwide Tariff' to 15% After SCOTUS Ruling
President Donald Trump said on Saturday he is raising a 10% global tariff imposed on Friday to 15%.
TL;DR
- President Trump is raising a 10% global tariff to 15%.
- The Supreme Court ruled against Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) for imposing tariffs.
- Trump reacted by imposing a new 10% tariff using Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, then increased it to 15%.
- Trump criticized the Supreme Court's decision, calling it "ridiculous" and suggesting foreign influence.
- The Supreme Court's 6-3 decision was divided, with Trump-appointed justices split.
- Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion stating IEEPA doesn't grant sweeping tariff powers to the executive.
- Justice Neil Gorsuch noted that major decisions affecting Americans typically go through the legislative process.
- Justice Brett Kavanaugh dissented, arguing IEEPA's broad powers include imposing tariffs and other statutes might also authorize them.
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