Trump Raises Global Tariff to 15% From 10% For Up to 150 Days/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ President Donald Trump announced he is raising the temporary U.S. global tariff rate from 10% to 15%. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his earlier emergency-based tariff program. The higher rate will remain in place for up to 150 days as the administration prepares new trade measures.
Global Tariff Increase Quick Looks
- Tariff raised from 10% to 15%
- Applies to imports from all countries
- Effective immediately
- Authority under Section 122 of Trade Act of 1974
- Maximum allowed rate for 150 days
- Move follows Supreme Court rejection of emergency tariff program
- Administration preparing new “legally permissible” tariffs
Deep Look: Trump Raises Global Tariff to 15%, up from 10%, After Supreme Court Ruling
President Donald Trump said Saturday he will increase the temporary global tariff on U.S. imports from 10% to 15%, escalating his trade strategy days after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down his earlier sweeping tariff program.
The higher tariff will take effect immediately and applies to imports from all countries, layered on top of any existing duties already in place.
The move relies on Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, which allows the president to impose tariffs of up to 15% for up to 150 days in response to significant balance-of-payments concerns or trade imbalances. The authority is temporary and has rarely been used in this manner.
Response to Court Ruling
Trump’s announcement comes one day after the Supreme Court invalidated his previous tariff framework, which had been justified under a 1977 emergency powers law. The court ruled that the statute did not grant the president authority to unilaterally impose broad import taxes, reaffirming that taxation powers rest with Congress.
Following the ruling, Trump had immediately imposed a 10% global tariff under the alternative statutory authority. On Saturday, he moved to raise that rate to the maximum allowed 15%.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the increase was “effective immediately” and described it as “fully allowed and legally tested.” He argued that many countries had taken advantage of the United States for decades and said the higher tariff would correct longstanding trade imbalances.
Temporary Measure, Longer-Term Plans
Under the law cited by the administration, the 15% tariff can remain in place for up to 150 days. During that period, Trump said his administration will work to implement new and “legally permissible” tariffs designed to replace those struck down by the court.
Administration officials have indicated that additional trade actions could follow under other statutes, including national security and unfair trade provisions. Those authorities typically require formal investigations and procedural steps before new duties can take effect.
Economic and Legal Implications
The increase raises the average effective U.S. tariff rate and could impact importers, manufacturers and consumers depending on how companies adjust pricing. Economists have previously warned that broad-based tariffs can add to costs for businesses and households, though supporters argue they strengthen domestic industry and negotiating leverage.
Legal experts note that while Section 122 provides clear authority for temporary tariffs, the policy could still face court challenges depending on how it is implemented.
With midterm elections approaching and global markets closely watching U.S. trade policy, the latest move signals that tariffs remain central to Trump’s economic and foreign policy agenda — even as judicial limits reshape how he pursues it.
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