WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced a new 10% global tariff after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down most of his earlier trade duties, calling the ruling “terrible” and criticizing the justices who opposed his policy.
In a 6–3 decision, the court ruled that Trump had exceeded his authority in imposing sweeping tariffs on imports from nearly every country. The justices said Congress had not granted the president broad powers to impose tariffs under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that when Congress delegates tariff authority, it does so explicitly and with strict limits. He said lawmakers would have clearly stated any intention to grant such extraordinary powers.
The ruling marks a major victory for US states and businesses that challenged the tariffs. It could lead to billions of dollars in potential refunds and has injected fresh uncertainty into global trade.
Speaking at the White House, Trump said refunds would face prolonged legal battles and signaled he would rely on other laws to push forward with his trade agenda. He argued the tariffs are necessary to boost US manufacturing and investment.
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“We have alternatives — great alternatives,” he said.
