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Trump defies Supreme Court ruling, announces new 10% global tariff

2026-02-20 20:59:32Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Trump defies Supreme Court ruling, announces new 10% global tariff
Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump has reacted sharply to the Supreme Court's decision, which struck down the broad tariffs he had imposed, calling the decision "deeply disappointing".

Thus, the US president immediately announced the imposition of a new global tariff of 10% on imports, through another legal basis.

New 10% tariff "with immediate effect"

In a statement from the White House, Trump said Friday's decision does not prohibit the tariffs themselves, but only the use of a specific legal provision, specifically the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which the court ruled did not give him the authority he claimed.

He announced that he would sign an executive order to impose a global 10% tariff using Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974.

According to him, previously imposed tariffs will remain in full force.

Trump added that there is no need for congressional approval, arguing that authorities also exist under Sections 232 and 301.

"I can destroy trade, but not impose a tariff?"

During the press conference, Trump harshly criticized the judges who voted against him, calling them "disgraceful" and "puppets."

He stated that the decision means that he "cannot charge a single dollar to any country," while emphasizing that he has the authority to completely cut off trade or impose embargoes.

"In other words, I can destroy trade, I can destroy a country, but I can't put a small tariff on it," he said.

According to BBC correspondents, Trump's tone was calmer than usual, although anger was evident. However, he did not provide full details on a concrete "Plan B" for implementing the new tariffs.

The issue of refunds in question

Asked whether the billions of dollars collected in tariffs since the "Liberation Day" announcement would have to be returned, Trump said the issue "hasn't been discussed" and could end up in the courts for years.

"I believe it will have to be tried for several years. How crazy is this?" he declared, adding that court proceedings could last up to five years.

Trump has long argued that tariffs boost domestic American manufacturing and strengthen the US's position in foreign policy. However, according to the BBC, the business community and his political opponents warn that the costs translate into higher prices for consumers.

By a 6-3 majority, the Supreme Court ruled that Trump had exceeded his authority when he used a law reserved for national emergencies to impose broad tariffs. The judges said that import taxes require approval from Congress.

The decision affects the so-called "Liberation Day" tariffs, but does not repeal individual tariffs imposed on specific countries or products.


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