Donald Trump has vowed to raise tariffs on all imports to 15 percent, just one day after the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated his previous attempt to impose such duties. The move, announced via a social media post on Saturday, February 21, 2026, represents a renewed effort by the former president to enact protectionist trade policies.
The Supreme Court ruling determined that Trump had exceeded his authority when utilizing the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to justify tariffs on numerous countries. Following the decision, Trump initially signed a proclamation enacting a 10 percent duty on imports under section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act, a measure intended to be temporary, lasting up to 150 days.
In his social media statement, Trump stated he was “immediately raising the 10 percent Worldwide Tariff on Countries…to the fully allowed, and legally tested, 15 percent level.” He further indicated that his administration would “determine and issue the new legally permissible tariffs” in the coming months.
The initial 10 percent tariff, enacted under section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act, was presented as an alternative strategy after the Supreme Court’s limitations on his utilize of IEEPA. The 1974 act allows the president to impose import restrictions, but for a limited duration.
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