Donald Trump says he will sign order under Section 122 after Supreme Court setback, adding new duties above existing tariffs
New Delhi: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he will impose a 10% tariff on imports from the entire world. His decision came shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked his earlier attempt to use emergency powers to enforce tariffs.
The Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that Trump went beyond his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The court said this law does not clearly allow a president to impose broad tariffs during peacetime. The judges also made it clear that Congress has the main constitutional power to impose taxes and tariffs.
Trump reacted strongly to the decision and called it disappointing. However, he immediately announced a new plan to continue his trade policy using a different law.
Trump Shares Announcement on X
Trump shared a post on his social media platform, Truth Social on X, speaking at the White House, he said:
“Today I will sign an order to impose a 10% global tariff under Section 122, over and above our normal tariffs already being charged.”
The message quickly spread across social media and news platforms. It confirmed that the 10% tariff would apply to imports from all countries and would be added on top of the existing tariffs already in place.
Section 122 Provides Temporary Authority
Trump said he will use Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 as the legal basis for the new tariff. This section allows the president to impose temporary tariffs of up to 15% for 150 days if there are serious economic problems, such as balance-of-payments issues.
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The law does not require immediate approval from Congress, but lawmakers can decide later whether to extend or limit the measure. The administration has indicated that the new tariff could take effect within a few days.
Other Tariffs Will Continue
Trump also made it clear that other tariffs imposed under Section 232 and Section 301 will remain in force.
Section 232 allows tariffs for national security reasons and has been used in the past on products like steel and aluminum. Section 301 allows action against countries that follow unfair trade practices that harm U.S. businesses.
Although the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under IEEPA, the tariffs under Sections 232 and 301 are not affected and will continue.
Legal and Economic Reactions
Legal experts say using Section 122 is only a temporary solution because it limits tariffs to 150 days unless Congress takes further action. Lawmakers are expected to debate the issue in the coming weeks.
Several states and business groups welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision, saying it protects the balance of power between Congress and the president. On the other hand, Trump supporters say the new tariff move shows his commitment to protecting American jobs and industries.
Economists have raised concerns that a global 10 percent tariff could increase prices for consumers and create uncertainty in supply chains. Others believe it could strengthen the U.S. position in future trade negotiations.
Global Impact and Next Steps
Countries around the world are closely watching the situation. A universal tariff on all imports is rare and could lead to retaliation or new trade negotiations.
Trade policy continues to be a major part of Trump’s economic strategy. The administration has also signaled that more targeted tariffs could come in the future through investigations under Section 301.
Important questions remain. Congress may review and clarify presidential tariff powers. Businesses are waiting to see if refunds will be required for tariffs collected under the emergency authority that the Supreme Court rejected. Global markets are also assessing how this new tariff decision could affect international trade.
Trump’s decision to move ahead with a 10 percent global tariff shows that he intends to continue his trade protection policies despite legal challenges. The coming weeks will determine how Congress and global partners respond to this major development.
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