Trump Escalates Trade Dispute After Supreme Court Ruling, Imposes 10% Global Tariffs for 150 Days

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a 10% tariff on imports from all countries for a period of 150 days, effective February 24, in a sharp escalation of trade tensions following a ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States that invalidated previous tariffs he had enacted under emergency powers.

The decision comes after the court struck down tariffs that Trump had justified under national emergency authority, dealing a legal setback to his trade agenda. Speaking at a press conference after the ruling, Trump criticized the decision as “disgraceful,” arguing that it failed to protect American interests and instead served what he described as political minorities and foreign interests.

The president also directed criticism toward members of his own party, targeting some Republican lawmakers who had previously declined to support the tariff measures. He labeled them “Republicans in name only,” accusing them of undermining efforts to defend U.S. economic sovereignty.

Despite the court’s ruling, Trump asserted that the decision does not prevent him from introducing new tariffs through alternative legal mechanisms. He said the judgment, in his view, leaves room for further action, a stance he quickly translated into the announcement of the new 10% global tariffs.

In addition to the sweeping import duties, Trump signaled he may deploy other trade tools, including the use of commercial licensing powers. He indicated that his administration could grant or revoke operating licenses for foreign companies in the United States, framing such measures as leverage in trade negotiations.

Trump also raised the possibility of imposing import bans on countries he believes do not adhere to what he called “fair trade” practices, underscoring the continuation of his protectionist economic approach despite recent judicial constraints.

The move is expected to draw strong reactions from U.S. trading partners and could reignite global trade tensions at a time of heightened economic uncertainty.