Trump Raises Global Tariff to 15% After Court Ruling

On Saturday, Donald Trump announced an increase in global import duties to 15%, doubling down on his aggressive tariff agenda after a Supreme Court ruling on Friday that ruled his trade policy unlawful. The 6-3 decision rejected Trump's invocation of the 1977 Economic Emergency Power Law, marking a significant judicial setback for his administration.

Trump described the ruling as an "extraordinarily anti-American decision" and stated that the new tariff rate would be temporarily legal, with 150 days of exemptions for certain sectors, including pharmaceuticals. The ruling has led to immediate political fallout, with Republican leaders publicly rebuking Trump and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro calling for respect for the court's verdict.

Internationally, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed concerns, urging for fair negotiations rather than confrontation. The Supreme Court did not address the issue of tariff refunds, which Trump acknowledged could lead to litigation for years.