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Trump to raise import tariff to 15% after court ruling

Steven Gislam
February 21, 2026

Donald Trump said he would raise an across-the-board tariff to 15% from 10%, which he announced earlier on Friday. The change came less than 24 hours after a Supreme Court ruling struck down much of his earlier tariff plan.

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The US Supreme Court's decision to block Trump's global tariff plan came on Friday.

Under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, a 15% import surcharge can last no more than 150 days unless Congress approves an extension.

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