In a bold move defying the US Supreme Court’s recent tariff decision, President Donald Trump has announced an immediate increase in worldwide tariffs from 10% to 15%. Speaking from Washington on February 21, Trump lambasted the court’s ruling as ‘absurdly anti-American’ and poorly reasoned. ‘After thorough review, as President of the United States, I will raise the worldwide tariff on countries from the current 10% to a fully approved and legally tested 15% level, effective immediately,’ he declared in an official statement.
Trump’s administration has been pushing aggressive trade policies since his return to the White House, aiming to protect American workers and counter decades of what he calls ‘unfair exploitation’ by trading partners. The Supreme Court had previously struck down broader tariff impositions as unlawful, prompting Trump’s initial 10% tariff order just hours before this escalation. ‘Many countries have been ripping off America for decades without retaliation. This is about making America great again,’ Trump emphasized, vowing further legally vetted tariffs in the coming months.
The announcement comes amid heightened trade tensions, with businesses bracing for impacts on imports ranging from electronics to automobiles. Economists warn of potential price hikes for consumers, but Trump supporters hail it as a necessary stand against global imbalances. The White House plans to roll out detailed implementations soon, signaling a sustained campaign to reshape international trade on America’s terms.
This escalation underscores Trump’s unyielding approach to economic nationalism, even in the face of judicial pushback. As the administration fine-tunes its strategy, global markets watch closely for ripple effects on supply chains and diplomatic relations. Whether this tariff hike withstands legal challenges remains to be seen, but it reaffirms Trump’s commitment to prioritizing US interests above all.