US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced an immediate increase in tariffs on goods entering the United States, raising the universal rate from 10% to 15%, just one day after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down large portions of his administration’s sweeping trade program.
The move marks a rapid escalation in Trump’s trade policy and a direct response to Friday’s court ruling, which determined that a significant share of the emergency tariffs previously imposed by the president exceeded his legal authority. The decision forced the administration to recalibrate its tariff framework to bring it in line with statutory limits.
On Friday, Trump had already ordered a 10% across-the-board tariff on all imports, in addition to existing duties, immediately after the Supreme Court ruling. Under current US law, the president is permitted to impose tariffs of up to 15% for a maximum period of 150 days under specific emergency provisions.
In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said the administration, following what he described as an “extraordinarily anti-American decision,” had decided to raise tariffs to “the legally allowed and legally justified level of 15%.”
He added that the measure is designed to protect American industries and strengthen the competitiveness of domestic markets.
While the 15% rate falls within the statutory ceiling, legal experts say the administration could still face additional court challenges during the 150-day window. The Supreme Court’s ruling has intensified scrutiny over the executive branch’s use of emergency trade powers, particularly when applied on a broad, global scale.
Trump indicated that his administration would use the temporary period to craft a new tariff structure that is “legally permissible,” signaling that further trade measures may be introduced in the coming months.
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