Donald Trump Raises Global Tariffs to 15 Percent in Response to Court Ruling

President of the United States Donald Trump announced a radical tightening of trade policy, imposing a 15 percent tariff on almost all goods imported into the country. This step constitutes a firm and immediate response to Friday's ruling by the Supreme Court. The panel, by a vote of 6 to 3, voided his previous 10 percent tariffs originally introduced in April 2025. The judges ruled that the White House exceeded its authority by using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) as a tool to impose taxes without congressional oversight. Initially, the American leader announced plans to circumvent the ruling and reinstate a rate of around 10 percent based on other regulations. Ultimately, less than 24 hours later, he informed on social media about applying the maximum legally permissible ceiling of 15 percent, which takes effect immediately. Tariff rates on goods imported to the USA: Tariff from 2025 (voided): 10, Initial announcement: 10, Newly imposed tariff: 15 The administration in Washington has regularly and systematically resorted to protectionist tools since Donald Trump's first term (2017–2021). In the past, it imposed tariffs on, among other things, steel, aluminum, and a wide range of products from China, which permanently modified global supply chains and began a renaissance of state interventionism.This time, the US president reacted extremely sharply, publicly criticizing the American justice system. „Based on a thorough, detailed, and complete review of the ridiculous, poorly written, and extraordinarily anti-American decision on Tariffs issued yesterday... I will be, effective immediately, raising the 10% Worldwide Tariff to 15%.” — Donald Trump The legal basis for the new administrative act is section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. This option allows the head of state to take unilateral action to protect a supposedly threatened balance of payments. 150 dni — maximum duration of the tariff without national consent The latest regulations have triggered immediate political reactions worldwide. The European Commission has publicly demanded official explanations from Washington, while governments of countries such as Australia and the United Kingdom have announced they are analyzing all scenarios and forms of assistance for their exporters. However, a key challenge for the US administration remains the issue raised by businesses regarding the refund of staggeringly high sums from the previously voided tariffs. Complex procedures and disputes before customs courts could potentially open the way to recovering illegally imposed fees. Analysts currently estimate the total exposure at nearly 133 billion dollars, although some models earlier calculated the theoretical refund burden as high as 175 billion. These payments will, however, strictly depend on statutes of limitations and the qualification of specific tranches of financial claims. The economic turmoil is accompanied by a growing reorientation of opinion. Some February research and polls in the United States recorded a level of public dissatisfaction reaching 60 percent; however, other measurements indicate lower, stable numbers, showing a strong base of support for the president.