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Trump to hike global tariffs to 15% from 10%, 'effective immediately'

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President Donald Trump announced an immediate 5% hike in global tariffs, raising them from 10% to 15%, following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his earlier "reciprocal" tariffs. The increase was declared via social media, with Trump citing decades of unfair trade practices by other nations. He warned additional tariffs would be imposed in the coming months after legal review. The Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling invalidated Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act for tariffs, prompting his swift response under the Trade Act of 1974, which allows temporary levies. The White House has not confirmed official documentation for the 15% tariff, though a prior fact sheet stated the original 10% tariffs would begin February 24. Trump criticized the Supreme Court decision as "anti-American" and singled out Justices Gorsuch and Barrett for siding with the majority. His State of the Union address is scheduled for February 24.
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President Donald Trump on Saturday said he would increase global tariffs to 15% from 10%, one day after the Supreme Court struck down his "reciprocal" tariffs.The new tariffs will be "effective immediately," Trump said in a Truth Social post. "I, as President of the United States of America, will be, effective immediately, raising the 10% Worldwide Tariff on Countries, many of which have been "ripping" the U.S. off for decades, without retribution (until I came along!), to the fully allowed, and legally tested, 15% level," he wrote.In his social media post, Trump also warned that additional tariffs would follow. "During the next short number of months, the Trump Administration will determine and issue the new and legally permissible Tariffs," he wrote.While Trump's announcement claimed that the new tariffs will take effect without delay, it is unclear if any official documents have been signed detailing the timing. A White House fact sheet issued Friday said the original 10% tariffs would go into effect on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 12:01 a.m. ET.The White House did not immediately respond to a CNBC request for comment.Trump is scheduled to deliver his State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday.The duty increase comes after the Supreme Court, on Friday, in a 6-3 tariff ruling, decided that Trump wrongfully invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to implement his levies. Trump responded the same day with a 10% global tariff that he invoked under other trade powers. Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 allows the president to implement only temporary levies, with any extension requiring congressional approval.The president was scathing in his remarks against the Supreme Court decision, calling it in his social media post that it was "ridiculous, poorly written, and extraordinarily anti-American." He also attacked Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett after they voted with the majority in the ruling. This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates.Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you.Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inboxGet this delivered to your inbox, and more info about our products and services.© 2026 Versant Media, LLC.

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