The United States is set to announce fresh tariffs against dozens of countries over what it described as forced labour concerns, hours before Donald Trump's 10 per cent global levy is set to expire.&nbsp;White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will make an announcement "very soon, later today."&nbsp;"I would just tell you to stay tuned for more details," she said at a press briefing.&nbsp;The fresh levies follow the US Supreme Court's decision to strike down Trump's reciprocal tariffs, which he imposed on economies across the world under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The US president, however, replaced them with a temporary 10 per cent levy on imports.But the levies are limited to 150 days and are due to expire Friday.&nbsp;The Trump administration has since prepared a volley of new duties targeting 60 economies over what it has deemed forced labour concerns, moving to rebuild the president's tariff wall.&nbsp;However, officials have yet to set out a timeline for imposing the tariffs, which are set between 10 per cent and 12.5 per cent and are poised to hit goods from major trading partners, including China, the European Union and India.&nbsp;These measures were proposed after a months-long investigation and are considered more durable than earlier ones.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-must-normalise-ties-with-israel-to-secure-nuclear-deal-with-us-trump-1784812903857">Saudi Arabia must join Abraham Accords to normalise ties with Israel for nuclear deal with US: Trump</a>&nbsp;In his second term, President Trump has sought tariffs as a primary weapon to force the renegotiation of global trade deals. He has targeted agreements he characterised as unfavourable to the United States, arguing that foreign trade practices have exacerbated Washington's persistent bilateral trade deficits.&nbsp;The White House unveiled its baseline policy, known as the "Liberation Day" tariffs, on April 2, 2025, invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to levy broad duties. While the administration claimed these aggressive duties would quickly compel trade partners into hundreds of bilateral negotiations, the initiative yielded limited bilateral concessions while generating widespread legal and diplomatic resistance.&nbsp;The US Supreme Court further dismantled this strategy in February, ruling 6 to 3 that IEEPA does not authorise executive tariffs. The invalidation of the emergency tariffs disrupted existing talks, prompting trading partners to demand competitive parity or better terms while forcing Washington to pivot to temporary alternative statutes like Section 122 and Section 301.

The US is preparing to announce fresh tariffs on dozens of countries as Trump's temporary 10% global levy nears its Friday expiry, following a Supreme Court ruling against his earlier emergency tariff strategy.

The United States is set to announce fresh tariffs against dozens of countries over what it described as forced labour concerns, hours before Donald Trump's 10 per cent global levy is set to expire. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will make an announcement "very soon, later today." "I would just tell you to stay tuned for more details," she said at a press briefing. The fresh levies follow the US Supreme Court's decision to strike down Trump's reciprocal tariffs, which he imposed on economies across the world under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The US president, however, replaced them with a temporary 10 per cent levy on imports. But the levies are limited to 150 days and are due to expire Friday. The Trump administration has since prepared a volley of new duties targeting 60 economies over what it has deemed forced labour concerns, moving to rebuild the president's tariff wall. However, officials have yet to set out a timeline for imposing the tariffs, which are set between 10 per cent and 12.5 per cent and are poised to hit goods from major trading partners, including China, the European Union and India. These measures were proposed after a months-long investigation and are considered more durable than earlier ones. Also Read: Saudi Arabia must join Abraham Accords to normalise ties with Israel for nuclear deal with US: Trump In his second term, President Trump has sought tariffs as a primary weapon to force the renegotiation of global trade deals. He has targeted agreements he characterised as unfavourable to the United States, arguing that foreign trade practices have exacerbated Washington's persistent bilateral trade deficits. The White House unveiled its baseline policy, known as the "Liberation Day" tariffs, on April 2, 2025, invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to levy broad duties. While the administration claimed these aggressive duties would quickly compel trade partners into hundreds of bilateral negotiations, the initiative yielded limited bilateral concessions while generating widespread legal and diplomatic resistance. The US Supreme Court further dismantled this strategy in February, ruling 6 to 3 that IEEPA does not authorise executive tariffs. The invalidation of the emergency tariffs disrupted existing talks, prompting trading partners to demand competitive parity or better terms while forcing Washington to pivot to temporary alternative statutes like Section 122 and Section 301.

The US is preparing to announce fresh tariffs on dozens of countries as Trump's temporary 10% global levy nears its Friday expiry, following a Supreme Court ruling against his earlier emergency tariff strategy.

US set to unveil fresh tariffs as Trump's 10% global levy faces Friday expiry

President Donald Trump threatened US trade partners across the world with steep tariffs, “especially those that have ‘ripped off’ the U.S.A for years and even decades”, warning of much higher tariffs than those they had recently agreed to.&nbsp;The US president further warned that “any country that wants to ‘play games’ with the ridiculous Supreme Court decision” would face strong consequences, and cautioned “BUYER BEWARE” to nations that have concluded deals with Washington and now seek to renegotiate trade agreements following the apex court’s ruling.&nbsp;"Any Country that wants to 'play games' with the ridiculous Supreme Court decision, especially those that have “Ripped Off” the U.S.A. for years, and even decades, will be met with a much higher Tariff, and worse, than that which they just recently agreed to. Buyer Beware," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.&nbsp;In a significant move, following the US Supreme Court decision, India has postponed its high-level trade delegation's visit to Washington, originally set to begin on February 23.The decision to reschedule was made on Sunday, following Friday's ruling that struck down Trump's global tariffs as New Delhi seeks legal clarity on the new 15% global surcharge. The delay puts the March interim deal in jeopardy while officials recalibrate negotiating leverage under the new US legal landscape.&nbsp;Earlier in the day, Trump doubled down on his attacks on the US top court, saying that the Supreme Court accidentally and unwittingly gave "far more powers and strength than I had prior to their ridiculous, dumb, and very internationally divisive ruling." Threatening to use licenses, the US president said he "can do absolutely 'terrible things' to foreign countries".&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-i-can-do-absolutely-terrible-things-to-foreign-countries-trump-says-he-will-use-lowercase-for-supreme-court-after-tariff-ruling-1771851518111">‘I can do absolutely terrible things’: Trump says he will use lowercase for Supreme Court after tariff ruling</a>&nbsp;He accused the apex court of favouring China, saying, “The next thing you know, they will rule in favour of China.” He added that the Supreme Court would find a way to reach the wrong conclusion — one that would again make China and various other nations happy and rich.&nbsp;Trump's latest remarks came just two days after he raised tariffs to 15 per cent on countries from around the world. Earlier, he announced 10 per cent global tariffs following the US Supreme Court's decision to strike down the tariffs he had imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), saying it “does not authorise the President to impose tariffs.”

Following the US Supreme Court decision, India has postponed its high-level trade delegation's visit to Washington, originally set to begin on February 23.

President Donald Trump threatened US trade partners across the world with steep tariffs, “especially those that have ‘ripped off’ the U.S.A for years and even decades”, warning of much higher tariffs than those they had recently agreed to. The US president further warned that “any country that wants to ‘play games’ with the ridiculous Supreme Court decision” would face strong consequences, and cautioned “BUYER BEWARE” to nations that have concluded deals with Washington and now seek to renegotiate trade agreements following the apex court’s ruling. "Any Country that wants to 'play games' with the ridiculous Supreme Court decision, especially those that have “Ripped Off” the U.S.A. for years, and even decades, will be met with a much higher Tariff, and worse, than that which they just recently agreed to. Buyer Beware," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. In a significant move, following the US Supreme Court decision, India has postponed its high-level trade delegation's visit to Washington, originally set to begin on February 23. The decision to reschedule was made on Sunday, following Friday's ruling that struck down Trump's global tariffs as New Delhi seeks legal clarity on the new 15% global surcharge. The delay puts the March interim deal in jeopardy while officials recalibrate negotiating leverage under the new US legal landscape. Earlier in the day, Trump doubled down on his attacks on the US top court, saying that the Supreme Court accidentally and unwittingly gave "far more powers and strength than I had prior to their ridiculous, dumb, and very internationally divisive ruling." Threatening to use licenses, the US president said he "can do absolutely 'terrible things' to foreign countries". Also Read: ‘I can do absolutely terrible things’: Trump says he will use lowercase for Supreme Court after tariff ruling He accused the apex court of favouring China, saying, “The next thing you know, they will rule in favour of China.” He added that the Supreme Court would find a way to reach the wrong conclusion — one that would again make China and various other nations happy and rich. Trump's latest remarks came just two days after he raised tariffs to 15 per cent on countries from around the world. Earlier, he announced 10 per cent global tariffs following the US Supreme Court's decision to strike down the tariffs he had imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), saying it “does not authorise the President to impose tariffs.”

Following the US Supreme Court decision, India has postponed its high-level trade delegation's visit to Washington, originally set to begin on February 23.

‘BUYER BEWARE’: Trump warns nations of steep tariffs if they back out of trade deals

President Donald Trump continued his rant against the apex court's decision to strike down his tariffs, saying that the Supreme Court accidentally and unwittingly gave "far more powers and strength than I had prior to their ridiculous, dumb, and very internationally divisive ruling." Threatening to use licenses, the US president said he "can do absolutely “terrible things” to foreign countries.&nbsp;In his latest tirade, Trump said he will be using lower-case letters for the apex court based on a complete lack of respect, as he wrote "The supreme court" in lower case.&nbsp;"Our incompetent supreme court did a great job for the wrong people, and for that they should be ashamed of themselves (but not the Great Three!)," he said in a Truth Social post.&nbsp;Trump argued that according to ruling, Washington "can’t charge them (other nations) a License fee - BUT ALL LICENSES CHARGE FEES, why can’t the United States do so?" adding that "The court has also approved all other Tariffs, of which there are many, and they can all be used in a much more powerful and obnoxious way, with legal certainty, than the Tariffs as initially used."&nbsp;He accused the US Supreme Court of favouring China, saying, “The next thing you know, they will rule in favour of China.” He added that the Supreme Court would find a way to reach the wrong conclusion — one that would again make China and various other nations happy and rich.&nbsp;Trump's latest outburst against the top court came just two days after he raised tariffs to 15 per cent on countries from around the world. Earlier, he announced 10 per cent global tariffs following the US Supreme Court's decision to strike down the tariffs he had imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), saying it “does not authorise the President to impose tariffs.”

Trump's latest outburst against the top court came days after he raised tariffs to 15 per cent on countries from around the world. Earlier, he announced 10 per cent global tariffs after the US Supreme Court struck down his tariffs.

President Donald Trump continued his rant against the apex court's decision to strike down his tariffs, saying that the Supreme Court accidentally and unwittingly gave "far more powers and strength than I had prior to their ridiculous, dumb, and very internationally divisive ruling." Threatening to use licenses, the US president said he "can do absolutely “terrible things” to foreign countries. In his latest tirade, Trump said he will be using lower-case letters for the apex court based on a complete lack of respect, as he wrote "The supreme court" in lower case. "Our incompetent supreme court did a great job for the wrong people, and for that they should be ashamed of themselves (but not the Great Three!)," he said in a Truth Social post. Trump argued that according to ruling, Washington "can’t charge them (other nations) a License fee - BUT ALL LICENSES CHARGE FEES, why can’t the United States do so?" adding that "The court has also approved all other Tariffs, of which there are many, and they can all be used in a much more powerful and obnoxious way, with legal certainty, than the Tariffs as initially used." He accused the US Supreme Court of favouring China, saying, “The next thing you know, they will rule in favour of China.” He added that the Supreme Court would find a way to reach the wrong conclusion — one that would again make China and various other nations happy and rich. Trump's latest outburst against the top court came just two days after he raised tariffs to 15 per cent on countries from around the world. Earlier, he announced 10 per cent global tariffs following the US Supreme Court's decision to strike down the tariffs he had imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), saying it “does not authorise the President to impose tariffs.”

Trump's latest outburst against the top court came days after he raised tariffs to 15 per cent on countries from around the world. Earlier, he announced 10 per cent global tariffs after the US Supreme Court struck down his tariffs.

‘I can do absolutely terrible things’: Trump says he will use lowercase for Supreme Court after tariff ruling

Let me ask you something simple. When you go to a shop and the shopkeeper says, “Sorry, the price has gone up because the government added a new tax,” what do you do? You pay more. You have no choice. That is exactly what is happening right now in America — and what happens in America does not just stay in America. It travels. It reaches India. It reaches your life.&nbsp;On Saturday, 21st February, American President Donald Trump announced a brand new 15% import tax on all goods coming into the United States from other countries. Import tax, also called a tariff, is simply extra money that a country charges when goods arrive from outside. Think of it like an entry fee. That extra cost is not eaten by the seller alone. It gets passed on to the buyer — the ordinary American person wondering why the price of their rice cooker or running shoes just went up.&nbsp;This 15% tax actually replaced a 10% tax that Trump had announced just the day before. And that 10% tax itself came because the Supreme Court of America struck down Trump’s earlier, much larger tariff plan. The court said Trump had no legal authority to impose those tariffs using IEEPA — the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. IEEPA is a tool meant for emergencies like blocking money transfers or controlling trade with enemy nations, not for placing import taxes on the whole world. The court cancelled those tariffs.&nbsp;So Trump found another law — Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. Never used before in American history to impose tariffs, this law allows a president to place up to 15% import tax, but only for 150 days, roughly five months. Section 122 was created for situations where America is spending far more on buying goods from other countries than it earns by selling its own — what is called a trade deficit. Trump argues this is exactly the kind of problem this law was made for. Legal experts, however, are not fully convinced. There is a real possibility someone will take this to court too. But for now, the tariff is in place and it is real.&nbsp;In simple numbers — before the Supreme Court’s ruling, America's average import tax was 16%. After the ruling it dropped sharply to 9.1%. Now, with the new 15% tariff, it is expected to settle around 13.7%. As reported by The Wall Street Journal, a study by the Budget Lab at Yale University confirmed this.&nbsp;Now, why should you care? India exports medicines, textiles, software services, gems and engineering goods to America. A 15% tax means Indian companies either absorb the loss or charge more and risk losing customers. Either way, jobs are affected. Salaries are affected. Trade is not a faraway government matter — it is connected to someone’s job, someone’s evening meal.&nbsp;“Wait,” you might ask, “didn’t India just agree to an 18% rate earlier this month?” Yes, we did. But that deal was built on a legal foundation that the Supreme Court just demolished. While the new 15% tax sounds lower on paper, it is actually a trap. It strips away India’s special status and puts us in the same bucket as everyone else, all while hanging a 150-day timer over our heads. In trade, a lower tax with high uncertainty is often worse than a higher tax with a clear future.&nbsp;Not everything is taxed equally. Medicines, important minerals, defence goods, and products from Canada and Mexico under an existing trade agreement are exempt. But for most imports — including cheap goods from Chinese apps like Shein and Temu — the tax applies fully.&nbsp;Earlier, packages worth $800 or less could enter America without any tax. Trump ended this benefit, and the White House confirmed it will not return. Every small package now faces the 15% tariff. The Republican Party has also passed a law to permanently end this system from June 2027.&nbsp;On the ground, The Wall Street Journal noted that January’s inflation report showed prices for home appliances, furniture, and new cars had already gone up. For most of 2025, American companies and buyers paid over 90% of the extra costs themselves. Some companies stopped hiring. But shrimp fishermen in Alabama said tariffs actually helped them compete against cheaper foreign imports. So the story has two sides.&nbsp;My honest opinion? Tariff policy is not a light switch you can flick on and off every few days. Every change creates uncertainty. Uncertainty is itself a cost. And that cost finds its way to ordinary people every single time.&nbsp;Trump’s goal — protecting American industries, reducing dependence on China, bringing back jobs — is not wrong. But changing rates every 48 hours, getting them struck down in court, and finding new laws does not inspire confidence. A country’s trade policy must be stable and legally sound. What we are seeing right now is the opposite of that.&nbsp;And that, my friend, is exactly why you should be paying attention.&nbsp;(Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Donald Trump’s 15% tariff shake-up creates global trade uncertainty, raising prices, legal doubts, and economic ripple effects reaching India. While the new 15% tax sounds lower on paper, it strips away India’s special status and puts us in the same bucket as everyone else.

Let me ask you something simple. When you go to a shop and the shopkeeper says, “Sorry, the price has gone up because the government added a new tax,” what do you do? You pay more. You have no choice. That is exactly what is happening right now in America — and what happens in America does not just stay in America. It travels. It reaches India. It reaches your life. On Saturday, 21st February, American President Donald Trump announced a brand new 15% import tax on all goods coming into the United States from other countries. Import tax, also called a tariff, is simply extra money that a country charges when goods arrive from outside. Think of it like an entry fee. That extra cost is not eaten by the seller alone. It gets passed on to the buyer — the ordinary American person wondering why the price of their rice cooker or running shoes just went up. This 15% tax actually replaced a 10% tax that Trump had announced just the day before. And that 10% tax itself came because the Supreme Court of America struck down Trump’s earlier, much larger tariff plan. The court said Trump had no legal authority to impose those tariffs using IEEPA — the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. IEEPA is a tool meant for emergencies like blocking money transfers or controlling trade with enemy nations, not for placing import taxes on the whole world. The court cancelled those tariffs. So Trump found another law — Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. Never used before in American history to impose tariffs, this law allows a president to place up to 15% import tax, but only for 150 days, roughly five months. Section 122 was created for situations where America is spending far more on buying goods from other countries than it earns by selling its own — what is called a trade deficit. Trump argues this is exactly the kind of problem this law was made for. Legal experts, however, are not fully convinced. There is a real possibility someone will take this to court too. But for now, the tariff is in place and it is real. In simple numbers — before the Supreme Court’s ruling, America's average import tax was 16%. After the ruling it dropped sharply to 9.1%. Now, with the new 15% tariff, it is expected to settle around 13.7%. As reported by The Wall Street Journal, a study by the Budget Lab at Yale University confirmed this. Now, why should you care? India exports medicines, textiles, software services, gems and engineering goods to America. A 15% tax means Indian companies either absorb the loss or charge more and risk losing customers. Either way, jobs are affected. Salaries are affected. Trade is not a faraway government matter — it is connected to someone’s job, someone’s evening meal. “Wait,” you might ask, “didn’t India just agree to an 18% rate earlier this month?” Yes, we did. But that deal was built on a legal foundation that the Supreme Court just demolished. While the new 15% tax sounds lower on paper, it is actually a trap. It strips away India’s special status and puts us in the same bucket as everyone else, all while hanging a 150-day timer over our heads. In trade, a lower tax with high uncertainty is often worse than a higher tax with a clear future. Not everything is taxed equally. Medicines, important minerals, defence goods, and products from Canada and Mexico under an existing trade agreement are exempt. But for most imports — including cheap goods from Chinese apps like Shein and Temu — the tax applies fully. Earlier, packages worth $800 or less could enter America without any tax. Trump ended this benefit, and the White House confirmed it will not return. Every small package now faces the 15% tariff. The Republican Party has also passed a law to permanently end this system from June 2027. On the ground, The Wall Street Journal noted that January’s inflation report showed prices for home appliances, furniture, and new cars had already gone up. For most of 2025, American companies and buyers paid over 90% of the extra costs themselves. Some companies stopped hiring. But shrimp fishermen in Alabama said tariffs actually helped them compete against cheaper foreign imports. So the story has two sides. My honest opinion? Tariff policy is not a light switch you can flick on and off every few days. Every change creates uncertainty. Uncertainty is itself a cost. And that cost finds its way to ordinary people every single time. Trump’s goal — protecting American industries, reducing dependence on China, bringing back jobs — is not wrong. But changing rates every 48 hours, getting them struck down in court, and finding new laws does not inspire confidence. A country’s trade policy must be stable and legally sound. What we are seeing right now is the opposite of that. And that, my friend, is exactly why you should be paying attention. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Donald Trump’s 15% tariff shake-up creates global trade uncertainty, raising prices, legal doubts, and economic ripple effects reaching India. While the new 15% tax sounds lower on paper, it strips away India’s special status and puts us in the same bucket as everyone else.

The 150-day fuse: Trump’s new plan to tax the world

Indian-origin lawyer, Neal Katyal, who fought a court battle against Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs, has sharply criticised the US president's decision to impose a new 15 per cent tariffs on countries worldwide, saying he cannot bypass Congress for such measures. Katyal stated that if Trump believes the tariffs are a "good idea," he should follow the Constitution.&nbsp;Katyal's reaction comes after the US Supreme Court on Friday struck down Trump's global tariffs, which he had imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) in a 6-3 ruling, saying it "does not authorise the President to impose tariffs."Soon after the apex court decision, Trump vowed to use other methods to reinstate sweeping tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down. “Other alternatives will now be used to replace the ones that the court incorrectly rejected,” adding that these options could also bring in more revenue.&nbsp;In a press conference, he announced a new 10 per cent global tariff on US trade partners, invoking Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. Trump raised the tariffs to 15 per cent a day after.&nbsp;Katyal, who played a key role in getting Trump's earlier tariffs quashed by the Supreme Court, questioned the legal basis for the new duties levied under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. He underlined that the Department of Justice (DOJ) had previously told the court that Section 122 can not be invoked in issues such as trade deficits, which are different from balance-of-payment deficits.&nbsp;In a post on X, he wrote, "Seems hard for the President to rely on the 15 percent statute (sec 122) when his DOJ in our case told the Court the opposite: Nor does [122] have any obvious application here, where the concerns the President identified in declaring an emergency arise from trade deficits, which are conceptually distinct from balance-of-payments deficits."&nbsp;Katyal added, “If he wants sweeping tariffs, he should do the American thing and go to Congress. If his tariffs are such a good idea, he should have no problem persuading Congress. That's what our Constitution requires.”

Katyal, who played a key role in getting Trump's earlier tariffs quashed by the Supreme Court, questioned the legal basis for the new duties levied under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974.

Indian-origin lawyer, Neal Katyal, who fought a court battle against Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs, has sharply criticised the US president's decision to impose a new 15 per cent tariffs on countries worldwide, saying he cannot bypass Congress for such measures. Katyal stated that if Trump believes the tariffs are a "good idea," he should follow the Constitution. Katyal's reaction comes after the US Supreme Court on Friday struck down Trump's global tariffs, which he had imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) in a 6-3 ruling, saying it "does not authorise the President to impose tariffs." Soon after the apex court decision, Trump vowed to use other methods to reinstate sweeping tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down. “Other alternatives will now be used to replace the ones that the court incorrectly rejected,” adding that these options could also bring in more revenue. In a press conference, he announced a new 10 per cent global tariff on US trade partners, invoking Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. Trump raised the tariffs to 15 per cent a day after. Katyal, who played a key role in getting Trump's earlier tariffs quashed by the Supreme Court, questioned the legal basis for the new duties levied under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. He underlined that the Department of Justice (DOJ) had previously told the court that Section 122 can not be invoked in issues such as trade deficits, which are different from balance-of-payment deficits. In a post on X, he wrote, "Seems hard for the President to rely on the 15 percent statute (sec 122) when his DOJ in our case told the Court the opposite: Nor does [122] have any obvious application here, where the concerns the President identified in declaring an emergency arise from trade deficits, which are conceptually distinct from balance-of-payments deficits." Katyal added, “If he wants sweeping tariffs, he should do the American thing and go to Congress. If his tariffs are such a good idea, he should have no problem persuading Congress. That's what our Constitution requires.”

Katyal, who played a key role in getting Trump's earlier tariffs quashed by the Supreme Court, questioned the legal basis for the new duties levied under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974.

'If he wants sweeping tariffs, he should go to US Congress': Neal Katyal slams Trump’s new 15% levies

The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down broad import tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, ruling that he did not have the legal authority to impose them without congressional approval.

This decision could directly affect the prices Americans pay for everyday goods, potentially offering savings on items previously impacted by Trump’s 15% global tariffs. Economists weigh the impact on households and the broader economy.

Tariff Shock: Possible Savings For U.S. Households?

President Donald Trump raised tariffs to 15 per cent on countries worldwide on Saturday (Feb 21), a day after he announced 10 per cent global tariffs following the US Supreme Court's decision to strike down the tariffs he had imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), saying it "does not authorise the President to impose tariffs."&nbsp;He described the Supreme Court decision to curtail his ability to use tariffs as a tool to achieve political goals and push his economic agenda as “ridiculous, poorly written, and extraordinarily anti-American.”&nbsp;"Based on a thorough, detailed, and complete review of the ridiculous, poorly written, and extraordinarily anti-American decision on Tariffs issued yesterday, after MANY months of contemplation, by the United States Supreme Court, please let this statement serve to represent that I, as President of the United States of America, will be, effective immediately, raising the 10% Worldwide Tariff on Countries, many of which have been “ripping” the U.S. off for decades, without retribution (until I came along!), to the fully allowed, and legally tested, 15% level," he said in a post on Truth Social.&nbsp;The US president declared that his administration will find new and legally permissible ways to impose tariffs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-absolutely-ashamed-of-certain-members-of-court-trump-lashes-out-at-supreme-court-over-tariff-decision-1771612420264">Trump announces new 10% global tariff; says ‘absolutely ashamed’ of US Supreme Court</a>&nbsp;"During the next short number of months, the Trump Administration will determine and issue the new and legally permissible Tariffs, which will continue our extraordinarily successful process of Making America Great Again - GREATER THAN EVER BEFORE!!!," he added.&nbsp;Following the apex court's judgement on Friday, Trump vowed to use other methods to reinstate sweeping tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down. “Other alternatives will now be used to replace the ones that the court incorrectly rejected,” adding that these options could also bring in more revenue.&nbsp;Trump invoked Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose a temporary 10 per cent ad valorem duty on most imports for 150 days, effective February 24, describing it as a legally permissible interim measure while a longer-term tariff structure is worked out.

President Donald Trump raised tariffs to 15 per cent on countries worldwide, a day after he announced 10 per cent global tariffs.

President Donald Trump raised tariffs to 15 per cent on countries worldwide on Saturday (Feb 21), a day after he announced 10 per cent global tariffs following the US Supreme Court's decision to strike down the tariffs he had imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), saying it "does not authorise the President to impose tariffs." He described the Supreme Court decision to curtail his ability to use tariffs as a tool to achieve political goals and push his economic agenda as “ridiculous, poorly written, and extraordinarily anti-American.” "Based on a thorough, detailed, and complete review of the ridiculous, poorly written, and extraordinarily anti-American decision on Tariffs issued yesterday, after MANY months of contemplation, by the United States Supreme Court, please let this statement serve to represent that I, as President of the United States of America, will be, effective immediately, raising the 10% Worldwide Tariff on Countries, many of which have been “ripping” the U.S. off for decades, without retribution (until I came along!), to the fully allowed, and legally tested, 15% level," he said in a post on Truth Social. The US president declared that his administration will find new and legally permissible ways to impose tariffs. Also Read: Trump announces new 10% global tariff; says ‘absolutely ashamed’ of US Supreme Court "During the next short number of months, the Trump Administration will determine and issue the new and legally permissible Tariffs, which will continue our extraordinarily successful process of Making America Great Again - GREATER THAN EVER BEFORE!!!," he added. Following the apex court's judgement on Friday, Trump vowed to use other methods to reinstate sweeping tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down. “Other alternatives will now be used to replace the ones that the court incorrectly rejected,” adding that these options could also bring in more revenue. Trump invoked Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose a temporary 10 per cent ad valorem duty on most imports for 150 days, effective February 24, describing it as a legally permissible interim measure while a longer-term tariff structure is worked out.

President Donald Trump raised tariffs to 15 per cent on countries worldwide, a day after he announced 10 per cent global tariffs.

Trump raises global tariffs from 10% to 15%, day after US Supreme Court ruling

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Feb 20) said India will continue to face 18 per cent tariffs, even after the Supreme Court struck down sweeping reciprocal tariffs. The remarks came days after the court, in a 6-3 decision, ruled that Trump's sweeping duties on imports from nearly all trading partners violated federal law. The judges held that he lacked the authority under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose such wide-ranging tariffs.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-neal-katyal-all-about-the-indian-origin-lawyer-who-led-legal-challenge-against-trump-tariffs-at-scotus-1771641242108">Who is Neal Katyal? Indian-origin lawyer behind SCOTUS ruling on Trump tariffs</a><h2>What happens to 18% India tariffs?</h2>Trump was blunt when asked about the impact on the India deal. "Nothing changes," he said in response to ANI. The trade arrangement, he added, remains intact and is expected to be signed by the end of March.Under the interim US-India trade deal framework announced earlier this month, Washington reduced proposed tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from an earlier 50 per cent. In return, New Delhi agreed to eliminate tariffs on US goods."Nothing changes. They'll be paying tariffs, and we will not be paying tariffs. This is a reversal of what used to be," Trump said, calling it a "fair deal". He also described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "a great gentleman a great man" and said the agreement marked a reversal of past trade terms."In terms of the US, He was ripping us off. So we made a deal with India. A fair deal now. We are not paying tariffs to them, and they are. We did a little flip," said Trump.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/donald-trump-suffers-first-major-blow-to-his-economic-and-diplomatic-policy-opinion-1771637528141">Donald Trump suffers first major blow to his economic and diplomatic policy</a><h2>What the US-India trade deal covers</h2>India has agreed to cut or remove duties on US industrial goods and a range of farm products. These include dried distillers’ grains, red sorghum, tree nuts, fruits, soybean oil, wine and spirits.The US, on its part, will apply the 18 per cent tariff to Indian exports such as textiles, leather goods, footwear, chemicals, plastics, home decor and certain machinery.Notably, while the two nations announced the framework, the deal is yet to be signed. Officials from both countries are set to meet in the US on February 23 for three days to finalise the legal text. Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal recently said the agreement is likely to take effect in April.&nbsp;

Will India still face 18 per cent US tariffs even after the Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s sweeping reciprocal duties? President Trump says “nothing changes” under the interim trade deal.

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US President Donald Trump on Friday (Feb 20) said India will continue to face 18 per cent tariffs, even after the Supreme Court struck down sweeping reciprocal tariffs. The remarks came days after the court, in a 6-3 decision, ruled that Trump's sweeping duties on imports from nearly all trading partners violated federal law. The judges held that he lacked the authority under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose such wide-ranging tariffs. Also read | Who is Neal Katyal? Indian-origin lawyer behind SCOTUS ruling on Trump tariffs What happens to 18% India tariffs? Trump was blunt when asked about the impact on the India deal. "Nothing changes," he said in response to ANI. The trade arrangement, he added, remains intact and is expected to be signed by the end of March. Under the interim US-India trade deal framework announced earlier this month, Washington reduced proposed tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from an earlier 50 per cent. In return, New Delhi agreed to eliminate tariffs on US goods. "Nothing changes. They'll be paying tariffs, and we will not be paying tariffs. This is a reversal of what used to be," Trump said, calling it a "fair deal". He also described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "a great gentleman a great man" and said the agreement marked a reversal of past trade terms. "In terms of the US, He was ripping us off. So we made a deal with India. A fair deal now. We are not paying tariffs to them, and they are. We did a little flip," said Trump. Also read | Donald Trump suffers first major blow to his economic and diplomatic policy What the US-India trade deal covers India has agreed to cut or remove duties on US industrial goods and a range of farm products. These include dried distillers’ grains, red sorghum, tree nuts, fruits, soybean oil, wine and spirits. The US, on its part, will apply the 18 per cent tariff to Indian exports such as textiles, leather goods, footwear, chemicals, plastics, home decor and certain machinery. Notably, while the two nations announced the framework, the deal is yet to be signed. Officials from both countries are set to meet in the US on February 23 for three days to finalise the legal text. Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal recently said the agreement is likely to take effect in April.

Will India still face 18 per cent US tariffs even after the Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s sweeping reciprocal duties? President Trump says “nothing changes” under the interim trade deal.Scroll down to find out what happens next.

Will India still pay 18% tariffs after SCOTUS scraps Trump reciprocal duties? Here’s what the POTUS said

Neal Katyal, the son of Indian immigrants, who once served as a top advocate of America's top courtroom, has emerged as the face of the landmark Supreme Court judgement that struck down US President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs. The SCOTUS's Friday (Feb 20) decision represented a major blow to Trump in his second term. It stripped away a powerful tool he had aggressively utilised to reshape American trade pacts, collect substantial sums from US companies importing foreign goods, and intervene in the domestic matters of countries whose leaders did not comply with his directives. Who is Neal Katyal? All you need to know.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/donald-trump-suffers-first-major-blow-to-his-economic-and-diplomatic-policy-opinion-1771637528141">Donald Trump suffers first major blow to his economic and diplomatic policy</a><h2>Son of immigrants able to say ‘president is acting illegally’</h2>Katyal, a former Acting Solicitor General of the United States, argued against Trump's use of the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose what he described as "unjust, unconstitutional taxes"."The US Supreme Court gave us everything we asked for in our legal case. Everything," said Katyal after the ruling. "This case has always been about the presidency, not any one president. It has always been about the separation of powers, and not the politics of the moment," he added.“I was able to go to court -- the son of immigrants -- and say on behalf of American small businesses, 'Hey, this president is acting illegally.' I was able to present my case, have them ask really hard questions, and at the end of it, they voted and we won. That is something extraordinary about this country,” Neal Katyal told MS Now.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Neal Katyal: &quot;I was able to go to court -- the son of immigrants -- and say on behalf of American small businesses, &#39;Hey, this president is acting illegally.&#39; I was able to present my case, have them ask really hard questions, and at the end of it they voted and we won. That is… <a href="https://t.co/FhCtgOgyMx">pic.twitter.com/FhCtgOgyMx</a>&mdash; Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) <a href="https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/2024955825916162140?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The administration had framed the tariffs as necessary to address trade deficits and the fentanyl crisis, calling them matters of national emergency. Katyal countered that the move amounted to unlawful taxation without congressional approval. "Presidents are powerful, but our Constitution is more powerful still," Katyal said after the ruling. "In America, only Congress can impose taxes on the American people."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/royal-shock-uk-weighs-removing-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-from-line-of-succession-for-british-throne-over-epstein-links-1771637027122">UK weighs removing Andrew from British throne line of succession over Epstein links</a><h2>Who is Neal Katyal?</h2>Born in Chicago to Indian immigrant parents, a doctor and an engineer, Katyal has spent much of his career at the centre of major constitutional disputes. He graduated from Dartmouth College and Yale Law School and clerked for Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.In 2010, President Barack Obama appointed him Acting Solicitor General, making him the federal government’s top courtroom advocate. Over the years, Katyal has argued more than 50 cases before the Supreme Court, earning recognition as one of the most prominent appellate lawyers in the country.He is currently a partner at Milbank LLP and a professor at Georgetown University Law Center. His past work includes defending the Voting Rights Act, challenging Trump’s 2017 travel ban, and serving as a special prosecutor in Minnesota in the George Floyd case.

Who is Neal Katyal? The Indian origin former US Acting Solicitor General led the Supreme Court challenge that struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Here's all you need to know about him.

Neal Katyal, the son of Indian immigrants, who once served as a top advocate of America's top courtroom, has emerged as the face of the landmark Supreme Court judgement that struck down US President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs. The SCOTUS's Friday (Feb 20) decision represented a major blow to Trump in his second term. It stripped away a powerful tool he had aggressively utilised to reshape American trade pacts, collect substantial sums from US companies importing foreign goods, and intervene in the domestic matters of countries whose leaders did not comply with his directives. Who is Neal Katyal? All you need to know. Also read | Donald Trump suffers first major blow to his economic and diplomatic policy Son of immigrants able to say ‘president is acting illegally’ Katyal, a former Acting Solicitor General of the United States, argued against Trump's use of the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose what he described as "unjust, unconstitutional taxes". "The US Supreme Court gave us everything we asked for in our legal case. Everything," said Katyal after the ruling. "This case has always been about the presidency, not any one president. It has always been about the separation of powers, and not the politics of the moment," he added. “I was able to go to court -- the son of immigrants -- and say on behalf of American small businesses, 'Hey, this president is acting illegally.' I was able to present my case, have them ask really hard questions, and at the end of it, they voted and we won. That is something extraordinary about this country,” Neal Katyal told MS Now.

Who is Neal Katyal? The Indian origin former US Acting Solicitor General led the Supreme Court challenge that struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Here's all you need to know about him.

Who is Neal Katyal? All about the Indian-origin lawyer who led legal challenge against Trump tariffs at SCOTUS

The US Supreme Court on Friday struck down Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs in a 6-3 decision that translates to a clear message: your executive powers have limits.The ruling was Trump’s first major defeat in his second term. It removes a tool he has aggressively used to remake US trade deals, collect billions of dollars from American companies importing foreign goods, and interfere in the domestic affairs of countries whose leaders fail to bend to his will.The most glaring example of tariffs as a political punishment came in July when Trump slapped a 50 percent on most Brazilian goods in response to what he called a “witch hunt” against former president Jair Bolsonaro, who was on trial for an attempted coup.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-neal-katyal-all-about-the-indian-origin-lawyer-who-led-legal-challenge-against-trump-tariffs-at-scotus-1771641242108">Who is Neal Katyal? All about the Indian-origin lawyer who led legal challenge against Trump tariffs at SCOTUS</a>The Brazilian government ignored the apparent attempt to stop the trial and Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in prison.India was another example of Trump tariffs as a geopolitical weapon. Last August, tariffs on goods from India were doubled to 50 per cent as punishment for continued purchases of discounted Russian oil. &nbsp;The row was settled in February with an agreement to roll back tariffs from 50 to 18 per cent in exchange forthe &nbsp;Indian agreement to eliminate tariffs and non-tariff barriers on US goods with the stated goal to bring all barriers to zero. &nbsp;In an angry press conference denouncing the Supreme Court judges, Trump singled out Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “a great man” and stressed that under the US.-Indian trade agreement, the US is no longer paying tariffs to India.The court on Friday rued that Trump had overstepped his legal authority by imposing broad tariffs on countries around the world without clear approval from Congress. &nbsp;Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, saying that if the Trump administration was allowed to pursue its tax agenda, “it would replace the long-standing executive-legislative collaboration over trade policy with unchecked Presidential policy-making. Accordingly, the President must point to clear congressional authorisation to justify his extraordinary assertion of the power to impose tariffs. He cannot,”The ruling applies to tariffs Trump announced on what he called “Liberation Day” on April 2, when he invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to address trade imbalances. Ostensibly, part of the “emergency” was rooted in the flow of drugs from Mexico and Canada.Friday’s ruling could be something of a turning point in Trump’s relentless pursuit of more executive power, which has stirred mass protests on several occasions by demonstrators lofting signs saying “No Kings.”The Supreme Court’s 6-3 majority has blessed Trump’s expansive exertion of presidential powers in a series of other rulings issued on an emergency basis. Friday’s decision enraged Trump in particular because two of the six judges who ruled against him were appointed by him in his first term.What was left unclear was whether the estimated $175 billion collected since “liberation day” would be returned to the importers who paid them. Much of the money was passed on to consumers and essentially amounted to taxes. That stood in contrast to Trump's campaign pledges that he would reduce taxes.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-absolutely-ashamed-of-certain-members-of-court-trump-lashes-out-at-supreme-court-over-tariff-decision-1771612420264">Trump announces 10% global tariff; says ‘absolutely ashamed’ of US Supreme Court</a>Importers have already filed more than 1,000 lawsuits in the Court of International Trade, and a flood of new cases is likely. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the logistics of refunds could drag on for “weeks, months, years.”Opposition to the reciprocal tariffs the Supreme Court ruled on had come from both sides of America’s division, even from Trump’s Vice President during his first term, Mike Pence, founder of Advancing American Freedom, a group that has lobbied against the levies.“American families and American businesses pay American tariffs – not foreign countries. With this decision, American families can sigh a breath of relief,” he said.Perhaps. Trump has already made clear that he will re-impose tariffs using other laws on presidential authority. He has not spelt out details but announced a new global tariff of 10 per cent.Even for a White House which excels in creating alternative realities, it will be difficult to portray the Supreme Court ruling as anything but an embarrassing defeat. Democrats will no doubt use it in the campaign for mid-term elections in November, a contest for the House of Representatives Republicans are predicted to lose. &nbsp;That would turn Donald Trump into a very lame duck and change the Washington political scene. &nbsp;

The ruling was Trump’s first major defeat in his 2nd term. It removes a tool he aggressively used to remake US trade deals, collect billions of dollars from American companies importing foreign goods, and interfere in the domestic affairs of countries whose leaders fail to bend to his will.

The US Supreme Court on Friday struck down Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs in a 6-3 decision that translates to a clear message: your executive powers have limits. The ruling was Trump’s first major defeat in his second term. It removes a tool he has aggressively used to remake US trade deals, collect billions of dollars from American companies importing foreign goods, and interfere in the domestic affairs of countries whose leaders fail to bend to his will. The most glaring example of tariffs as a political punishment came in July when Trump slapped a 50 percent on most Brazilian goods in response to what he called a “witch hunt” against former president Jair Bolsonaro, who was on trial for an attempted coup. Also read | Who is Neal Katyal? All about the Indian-origin lawyer who led legal challenge against Trump tariffs at SCOTUS The Brazilian government ignored the apparent attempt to stop the trial and Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in prison. India was another example of Trump tariffs as a geopolitical weapon. Last August, tariffs on goods from India were doubled to 50 per cent as punishment for continued purchases of discounted Russian oil. The row was settled in February with an agreement to roll back tariffs from 50 to 18 per cent in exchange forthe Indian agreement to eliminate tariffs and non-tariff barriers on US goods with the stated goal to bring all barriers to zero. In an angry press conference denouncing the Supreme Court judges, Trump singled out Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “a great man” and stressed that under the US.-Indian trade agreement, the US is no longer paying tariffs to India. The court on Friday rued that Trump had overstepped his legal authority by imposing broad tariffs on countries around the world without clear approval from Congress. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, saying that if the Trump administration was allowed to pursue its tax agenda, “it would replace the long-standing executive-legislative collaboration over trade policy with unchecked Presidential policy-making. Accordingly, the President must point to clear congressional authorisation to justify his extraordinary assertion of the power to impose tariffs. He cannot,” The ruling applies to tariffs Trump announced on what he called “Liberation Day” on April 2, when he invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to address trade imbalances. Ostensibly, part of the “emergency” was rooted in the flow of drugs from Mexico and Canada. Friday’s ruling could be something of a turning point in Trump’s relentless pursuit of more executive power, which has stirred mass protests on several occasions by demonstrators lofting signs saying “No Kings.” The Supreme Court’s 6-3 majority has blessed Trump’s expansive exertion of presidential powers in a series of other rulings issued on an emergency basis. Friday’s decision enraged Trump in particular because two of the six judges who ruled against him were appointed by him in his first term. What was left unclear was whether the estimated $175 billion collected since “liberation day” would be returned to the importers who paid them. Much of the money was passed on to consumers and essentially amounted to taxes. That stood in contrast to Trump's campaign pledges that he would reduce taxes. Also read | Trump announces 10% global tariff; says ‘absolutely ashamed’ of US Supreme Court Importers have already filed more than 1,000 lawsuits in the Court of International Trade, and a flood of new cases is likely. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the logistics of refunds could drag on for “weeks, months, years.” Opposition to the reciprocal tariffs the Supreme Court ruled on had come from both sides of America’s division, even from Trump’s Vice President during his first term, Mike Pence, founder of Advancing American Freedom, a group that has lobbied against the levies. “American families and American businesses pay American tariffs – not foreign countries. With this decision, American families can sigh a breath of relief,” he said. Perhaps. Trump has already made clear that he will re-impose tariffs using other laws on presidential authority. He has not spelt out details but announced a new global tariff of 10 per cent. Even for a White House which excels in creating alternative realities, it will be difficult to portray the Supreme Court ruling as anything but an embarrassing defeat. Democrats will no doubt use it in the campaign for mid-term elections in November, a contest for the House of Representatives Republicans are predicted to lose. That would turn Donald Trump into a very lame duck and change the Washington political scene.

The ruling was Trump’s first major defeat in his 2nd term. It removes a tool he aggressively used to remake US trade deals, collect billions of dollars from American companies importing foreign goods, and interfere in the domestic affairs of countries whose leaders fail to bend to his will.

Donald Trump suffers first major blow to his economic and diplomatic policy

Republican leaders, officials, and aides of Donald Trump rallied behind the president after the US Supreme Court struck down his global tariffs on Friday.&nbsp;In one of the first reactions to the verdict from members of the Trump administration, US Chief of Protocol Monica Crowley downplayed the Supreme Court’s ruling in a post on X.“President Trump has plenty of tools in the tariff toolbox,” Crowley said. “Don’t be a Panican! Trust Trump,” she added.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">President Trump has plenty of tools in the tariff toolbox. Don’t be a Panican! Trust Trump 🇺🇸&mdash; Monica Crowley (@MonicaCrowley) <a href="https://twitter.com/MonicaCrowley/status/2024876710450081992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-victory-for-americans-and-us-economy-democrats-rejoice-over-scotus-ruling-against-trump-s-tariffs-1771608358859">‘Victory for Americans and US economy’: Democrats rejoice over SCOTUS ruling against Trump’s tariffs</a>&nbsp;House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., also praised Trump’s tariffs in a post on X. He said the Congress and administration would “determine the best path forward in the coming weeks” in response to the tariffs ruling.Johnson wrote, “Trump’s tariffs have brought in billions of dollars and created immense leverage for America’s trade strategy and for securing strong, reciprocal America-first trade agreements with countries that had been taking advantage of American workers for decades.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">No one can deny that the President’s use of tariffs has brought in billions of dollars and created immense leverage for America’s trade strategy and for securing strong, reciprocal America-first trade agreements with countries that had been taking advantage of American workers…&mdash; Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpeakerJohnson/status/2024892242930884617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-apex-court-strikes-down-swath-of-trump-s-tariffs-but-president-says-he-has-backup-plan-here-are-his-options-1771602994991">US apex court strikes down swath of Trump’s tariffs, but president says he has a ‘backup plan’. Here are his options</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Rep. Abe Hamadeh, of Arizona, also backed Trump’s tariffs, saying his policy “has been extraordinary successful.” Hamadeh added that he would “continue to work with the Administration on ensuring President Trump’s tariff policy continues, whether through existing executive action, or through Congress.”&nbsp;However, some House Republicans offered mixed responses to the ruling. Rep. French Hill, of Arkansas, who chairs the Financial Services Committee, said that while “tariffs can be a useful tool when applied in a targeted way,” the Supreme Court decision “underscores the need for Congress to play a role in trade policy.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-diversifying-energy-options-will-buy-venezuela-oil-says-us-ambassador-sergio-gor-1771597691150">India ‘diversifying’ energy options, will buy Venezuela oil, says US ambassador Sergio Gor</a>&nbsp;Republican US Senator from Ohio, Bernie Moreno, called the verdict “outrageous”. In a post on X, Moreno said, “SCOTUS’s outrageous ruling handcuffs our fight against unfair trade that has devastated American workers for decades. These tariffs protected jobs, revived manufacturing, and forced cheaters like China to pay up. Now globalists win, factories investments may reverse, and American workers lose again.”“This betrayal must be reversed and Republicans must get to work immediately on a reconciliation bill to codify the tariffs that had made our country the hottest country on earth!,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-absolutely-ashamed-of-certain-members-of-court-trump-lashes-out-at-supreme-court-over-tariff-decision-1771612420264">Trump announces new 10% global tariff; says ‘absolutely ashamed’ of US Supreme Court</a>

House Speaker Mike Johnson also praised President Donald Trump’s tariffs and said the Congress and administration would “determine the best path forward in the coming weeks” in response to the Supreme Court’s tariffs ruling.

Republican leaders, officials, and aides of Donald Trump rallied behind the president after the US Supreme Court struck down his global tariffs on Friday. In one of the first reactions to the verdict from members of the Trump administration, US Chief of Protocol Monica Crowley downplayed the Supreme Court’s ruling in a post on X. “President Trump has plenty of tools in the tariff toolbox,” Crowley said. “Don’t be a Panican! Trust Trump,” she added.

House Speaker Mike Johnson also praised President Donald Trump’s tariffs and said the Congress and administration would “determine the best path forward in the coming weeks” in response to the Supreme Court’s tariffs ruling.

‘Don’t be a Panican! Trust Trump’: Republicans, aides rally behind president

Ahead of the Supreme Court's landmark 6-3 ruling on Friday (Feb 20), Donald Trump told reporters that without tariffs, “the whole country would be bankrupt." The US president and his economic team had voiced their opinion, stating that the apex court should leave the trade policy in place. Also, highlighting the vital role of tariffs in his foreign policy and its importance in revenue generation.&nbsp;Initially, US-prosposed 50% tariff had been levied on India, which came into effect at 9.30 AM on August 27. Left, right and centre, the Trump administration was out there slapping tariffs on countries exporting goods into America. India's oil trade with Russia had not gone down well with the US president. He had warned that an additional 25% tariff would be imposed. Essentially, the 50% would impact $48.2 billion worth of export merchandise. This is likely to impact the exports of garments, jewellery, gems, footwear, furniture and chemicals.&nbsp;In a draft order, the US Department of Homeland Security said, "The duties…are effective with respect to products of India that are entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 am Eastern Daylight Time on August 27."&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/donald-trump-s-tariff-what-will-happen-to-apple-s-made-in-india-iphone-supply-to-us-1756204656047">Donald Trump's tariff: What will happen to Apple's Made-in-India iPhone supply to US?</a>&nbsp;The two countries later signed a bilateral trade agreement. Despite the apex court's ruling, Trump stated that "nothing changes" regarding the framework of the India-US deal. February 2, the nations had struck a deal to drop the rate to 18%.&nbsp;On August 25, the US delegation was to be in India, but that has been deferred. When Trump announced tariffs, he was unsparing as even in the world's remotest region – a place ruled by penguins, seals, and birds. Heard and McDonald Islands – the icy archipelago does not have a single human on the land, and the last time people visited is believed to be about a decade ago. &nbsp;

On the eve of a landmark Supreme Court ruling, President Trump warned that the US "would be bankrupt" without tariff revenue. Now that the court has struck them down, what’s next?

Ahead of the Supreme Court's landmark 6-3 ruling on Friday (Feb 20), Donald Trump told reporters that without tariffs, “the whole country would be bankrupt." The US president and his economic team had voiced their opinion, stating that the apex court should leave the trade policy in place. Also, highlighting the vital role of tariffs in his foreign policy and its importance in revenue generation. Initially, US-prosposed 50% tariff had been levied on India, which came into effect at 9.30 AM on August 27. Left, right and centre, the Trump administration was out there slapping tariffs on countries exporting goods into America. India's oil trade with Russia had not gone down well with the US president. He had warned that an additional 25% tariff would be imposed. Essentially, the 50% would impact $48.2 billion worth of export merchandise. This is likely to impact the exports of garments, jewellery, gems, footwear, furniture and chemicals. In a draft order, the US Department of Homeland Security said, "The duties…are effective with respect to products of India that are entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 am Eastern Daylight Time on August 27." Also read: Donald Trump's tariff: What will happen to Apple's Made-in-India iPhone supply to US? The two countries later signed a bilateral trade agreement. Despite the apex court's ruling, Trump stated that "nothing changes" regarding the framework of the India-US deal. February 2, the nations had struck a deal to drop the rate to 18%. On August 25, the US delegation was to be in India, but that has been deferred. When Trump announced tariffs, he was unsparing as even in the world's remotest region – a place ruled by penguins, seals, and birds. Heard and McDonald Islands – the icy archipelago does not have a single human on the land, and the last time people visited is believed to be about a decade ago.

On the eve of a landmark Supreme Court ruling, President Trump warned that the US "would be bankrupt" without tariff revenue. Now that the court has struck them down, what’s next?

Without tariffs US 'would be bankrupt': Trump ahead of Supreme Court ruling

As the Trump administration still grappled with the fallout from the Epstein file release, Friday (Feb 20) appeared particularly tough for the Trump presidency, which dealt a triple blow during the day. The most significant comes from the United States Supreme Court, which ruled against Donald Trump's tariffs, saying that the US president has exceeded his authority in imposing sweeping duties that disrupted global trade. Despite being a conservative majority, the court ruled six-three in the judgment stating that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) "does not authorise the President to impose tariffs."&nbsp;Chief Justice John Roberts delivered the opinion of the court while Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Brett Kavanaugh dissented. The decision blocks Trump from using tariffs as a tool, which he used freely to achieve political goals and renegotiate trade deals with countries aligned with his economic agenda.&nbsp;The second setback came on economic polices, as the government data on Friday showed that the US economy recorded a moderate GDP growth rate of 1.4 per cent in the October to December quarter against earlier forecasts of 2.5 per cent.&nbsp;Full-year GDP growth came in at 2.2 per cent in 2025, lower than the 2.8 per cent figure for the prior year.&nbsp;Trump, who often touts himself as the best president in US history in terms of managning economy, blamed Democrats for the faltering growth.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-supreme-court-strikes-down-donald-trump-s-global-tariffs-1771601310479">US Supreme Court strikes down Donald Trump's global tariffs</a> "The Democrat Shutdown cost the U.S.A. at least two points in GDP," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post, about a half-hour before the official results were published.&nbsp;He also pointed the finger again at the Federal Reserve, bashing outgoing Chairman Jerome Powell and calling for "LOWER INTEREST RATES."&nbsp;The third hit comes in terms of the US president's approval rating, which plummeted to its lowest in his second term after nearly 13 months in the White House.&nbsp;According to Reuters/Ipsos polls, Trump's overall approval rating in the four-day poll is reported to be 38%. The president was previously reported to be at 39% in January, which was a drastic decline from the 50% highpoint shortly after his 2025 inauguration. A new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll showed that a majority 58% said Trump was going "too far" with deportations of undocumented immigrants, which was an increase from the 50% reported in October. Only 12% of respondents claimed the president was "not going far enough", and 28% said he is “handling it about right.”

The government data on Friday showed that the US economy recorded a moderate GDP growth rate of 1.4 per cent in the October to December quarter against earlier forecasts of 2.5 per cent.

As the Trump administration still grappled with the fallout from the Epstein file release, Friday (Feb 20) appeared particularly tough for the Trump presidency, which dealt a triple blow during the day. The most significant comes from the United States Supreme Court, which ruled against Donald Trump's tariffs, saying that the US president has exceeded his authority in imposing sweeping duties that disrupted global trade. Despite being a conservative majority, the court ruled six-three in the judgment stating that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) "does not authorise the President to impose tariffs." Chief Justice John Roberts delivered the opinion of the court while Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Brett Kavanaugh dissented. The decision blocks Trump from using tariffs as a tool, which he used freely to achieve political goals and renegotiate trade deals with countries aligned with his economic agenda. The second setback came on economic polices, as the government data on Friday showed that the US economy recorded a moderate GDP growth rate of 1.4 per cent in the October to December quarter against earlier forecasts of 2.5 per cent. Full-year GDP growth came in at 2.2 per cent in 2025, lower than the 2.8 per cent figure for the prior year. Trump, who often touts himself as the best president in US history in terms of managning economy, blamed Democrats for the faltering growth. Also Read: US Supreme Court strikes down Donald Trump's global tariffs "The Democrat Shutdown cost the U.S.A. at least two points in GDP," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post, about a half-hour before the official results were published. He also pointed the finger again at the Federal Reserve, bashing outgoing Chairman Jerome Powell and calling for "LOWER INTEREST RATES." The third hit comes in terms of the US president's approval rating, which plummeted to its lowest in his second term after nearly 13 months in the White House. According to Reuters/Ipsos polls, Trump's overall approval rating in the four-day poll is reported to be 38%. The president was previously reported to be at 39% in January, which was a drastic decline from the 50% highpoint shortly after his 2025 inauguration. A new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll showed that a majority 58% said Trump was going "too far" with deportations of undocumented immigrants, which was an increase from the 50% reported in October. Only 12% of respondents claimed the president was "not going far enough", and 28% said he is “handling it about right.”

The government data on Friday showed that the US economy recorded a moderate GDP growth rate of 1.4 per cent in the October to December quarter against earlier forecasts of 2.5 per cent.

Tough day for Trump administration as US president dealt triple blow

Democratic lawmakers rejoiced after the US Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump overstepped his authority by imposing steep tariffs on global imports, toppling one of the president’s most aggressive assertions of executive power. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) hailed the Supreme Court’s ruling as a victory for Americans and the US economy.&nbsp;&nbsp;“This is a win for the wallets of every American consumer,” Schumer said in a statement. “Trump’s chaotic and illegal tariff tax made life more expensive and our economy more unstable. Families paid more. Small businesses and farmers got squeezed. Markets swung wildly.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-stocks-rise-after-supreme-court-rules-against-trump-s-sweeping-tariffs-1771603853424">US stocks rise after Supreme Court rules against Trump’s sweeping tariffs</a><h2>‘End this reckless trade war for good’</h2>&nbsp;“We’ve said from day one: a president cannot ignore Congress and unilaterally slap tariffs on Americans. That overreach failed,” he continued. “Now Trump should end this reckless trade war for good and finally give families and small businesses the relief they deserve.”&nbsp;The House Democratic whip, Katherine Clark of Massachusetts, said the verdict was a win for the American people.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-apex-court-strikes-down-swath-of-trump-s-tariffs-but-president-says-he-has-backup-plan-here-are-his-options-1771602994991">US apex court strikes down swath of Trump’s tariffs, but president says he has a ‘backup plan’. Here are his options</a>&nbsp;“Trump’s tariffs are an illegal tax on working families—hiking costs on everything from groceries to utility bills,” she wrote on social media. “Democrats will keep fighting to make your life more affordable.”&nbsp;<h2>‘Ruling a step in righting the wrongs’&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Senator Andy Kim of New Jersey expressed anger that the tariffs existed in the first place. “Trump just cost you a lot of money on unpopular and illegal tariffs,” he said, adding that the ruling was “a step in righting these wrongs, but we have so much more to go”.&nbsp;Colorado representative Joe Neguse, whose congressional litigation task force had pursued the challenge from district courts all the way to the Supreme Court and which focuses on curbing Trump’s executive actions, called it a “vindication”.&nbsp;“Our Litigation Task Force fought against President Trump’s unlawful and reckless tariffs every step of the way,” he said. “Today’s ruling is a victory for the American people.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-victory-for-americans-and-us-economy-democrats-rejoice-over-scotus-ruling-against-trump-s-tariffs-1771608358859">‘Victory for Americans and US economy’: Democrats rejoice over SCOTUS ruling against Trump’s tariffs</a>&nbsp;Pete Aguilar, the California representative and a senior member of Democratic leadership, said the ruling affirmed what his party had argued for months. “This is a major victory for the American people who have been suffering from sky-high prices,” he said. “Democrats will keep fighting to lower costs and hold Trump accountable.”&nbsp;<h2>Trump critics among Republicans also hail verdict</h2>

The ruling was also hailed by Trump critics among the Republicans. Kentucky Senator Rand Paul said the verdict would prevent any future president from using emergency powers to enact sweeping economic policy unilaterally.&nbsp;Representative Henry Cuellar of Texas, whose southern district is dependent on cross-border trade, said the ruling reaffirmed that “Congress has the authority over tariffs and taxation”, and said that strong trade policy did not require “raising costs on everyday goods and materials.”The Nevada representative Susie Lee said the tariffs had taken “a wrecking ball to southern Nevada’s tourism economy”.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-diversifying-energy-options-will-buy-venezuela-oil-says-us-ambassador-sergio-gor-1771597691150">India ‘diversifying’ energy options, will buy Venezuela oil, says US ambassador Sergio Gor</a>&nbsp;Representative Tom Suozzi of New York said the ruling carried a message beyond the immediate economic impact.&nbsp;“It is a clear message that the president cannot act unilaterally and must negotiate and try and find common ground with the co-equal branch of government: the Congress.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canadian-govt-asks-court-to-block-sensitive-info-in-nijjar-case-as-it-may-harm-international-relations-1771588403457">Canadian govt asks court to block sensitive info in Nijjar case as it may harm international relations</a><h2>Trump calls ruling a ‘disgrace’</h2>&nbsp;Trump, meanwhile, was unrepentant. Speaking during a White House breakfast with governors on Friday morning, the president reportedly called the ruling a “disgrace” and told those gathered that he had a backup plan, though he offered no details.

Senator Andy Kim of New Jersey, who is a progressive Democrat, expressed anger that the tariffs existed in the first place. Trump just cost you a lot of money on unpopular and illegal tariffs, he said, adding that the ruling was a step in righting the wrongs,

Democratic lawmakers rejoiced after the US Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump overstepped his authority by imposing steep tariffs on global imports, toppling one of the president’s most aggressive assertions of executive power. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) hailed the Supreme Court’s ruling as a victory for Americans and the US economy. “This is a win for the wallets of every American consumer,” Schumer said in a statement. “Trump’s chaotic and illegal tariff tax made life more expensive and our economy more unstable. Families paid more. Small businesses and farmers got squeezed. Markets swung wildly.” Also Read: US stocks rise after Supreme Court rules against Trump’s sweeping tariffs ‘End this reckless trade war for good’ “We’ve said from day one: a president cannot ignore Congress and unilaterally slap tariffs on Americans. That overreach failed,” he continued. “Now Trump should end this reckless trade war for good and finally give families and small businesses the relief they deserve.” The House Democratic whip, Katherine Clark of Massachusetts, said the verdict was a win for the American people. Also Read: US apex court strikes down swath of Trump’s tariffs, but president says he has a ‘backup plan’. Here are his options “Trump’s tariffs are an illegal tax on working families—hiking costs on everything from groceries to utility bills,” she wrote on social media. “Democrats will keep fighting to make your life more affordable.” ‘Ruling a step in righting the wrongs’ Senator Andy Kim of New Jersey expressed anger that the tariffs existed in the first place. “Trump just cost you a lot of money on unpopular and illegal tariffs,” he said, adding that the ruling was “a step in righting these wrongs, but we have so much more to go”. Colorado representative Joe Neguse, whose congressional litigation task force had pursued the challenge from district courts all the way to the Supreme Court and which focuses on curbing Trump’s executive actions, called it a “vindication”. “Our Litigation Task Force fought against President Trump’s unlawful and reckless tariffs every step of the way,” he said. “Today’s ruling is a victory for the American people.” Also Read: ‘Victory for Americans and US economy’: Democrats rejoice over SCOTUS ruling against Trump’s tariffs Pete Aguilar, the California representative and a senior member of Democratic leadership, said the ruling affirmed what his party had argued for months. “This is a major victory for the American people who have been suffering from sky-high prices,” he said. “Democrats will keep fighting to lower costs and hold Trump accountable.” Trump critics among Republicans also hail verdict

Senator Andy Kim of New Jersey, who is a progressive Democrat, expressed anger that the tariffs existed in the first place. Trump just cost you a lot of money on unpopular and illegal tariffs, he said, adding that the ruling was a step in righting the wrongs,

‘Victory for Americans and US economy’: Democrats rejoice over SCOTUS ruling against Trump’s tariffs

US stocks mostly rose on Friday, as Wall Street’s main stock indexes jumped after the Supreme Court struck down US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977. The top court has voided Trump’s ⁠global ⁠tariffs since they were enacted under a federal law meant for national emergencies. The Supreme Court said Trump exceeded his powers by imposing duties without a clear Congressional authorisation.&nbsp;The six-three decision by the court buoyed the markets and sparked a rally in transportation stocks and in tariff-exposed companies like Nike and Abercrombie &amp; Fitch. The dollar slipped, and Treasury yields edged higher, said a WSJ report.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-supreme-court-strikes-down-donald-trump-s-global-tariffs-1771601310479">US Supreme Court strikes down Donald Trump's global tariffs</a>&nbsp;Soon after the news trickled in, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 207.03 points, or 0.42%, to 49,602.19, the S&amp;P 500 gained 33.44 points, or 0.52%, to 6,895.33 and the Nasdaq Composite gained 153.93 points, or 0.68%, to 22,836.66.&nbsp;European auto shares and US-listed shares of stock markets from South Korea to India rallied.&nbsp;The yields on US Treasury bonds also jumped across maturities. Yields on the 10-year bond, which mortgage rates often track closely, rose to 4.096%, while the 30-year Treasury yield rose to 4.74%.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-apex-court-strikes-down-swath-of-trump-s-tariffs-but-president-says-he-has-backup-plan-here-are-his-options-1771602994991">US apex court strikes down swath of Trump’s tariffs, but president says he has a ‘backup plan’. Here are his options</a>&nbsp;The U.S. dollar jumped against other currencies, such as the British pound, Euro, and Japan's yen, a signal that investors are taking the court decision favourably.&nbsp;Trump imposed the levies in February 2005 under the 1977 economic sanctions law meant to be used only during national emergencies. His April 2 “Liberation Day” tariffs included a ⁠baseline duty of 10% on all imports to the US and specific additional tariffs ⁠of 15% to 50% on most countries, many of which were later renegotiated and lowered.&nbsp;Thousands of companies around the world have filed lawsuits challenging the sweeping tariffs and sought refunds on duties they have paid.

The six-three decision by the US Supreme Court buoyed the markets and sparked a rally in transportation stocks and in tariff-exposed companies. The dollar slipped, while Treasury yields edged higher.

US stocks mostly rose on Friday, as Wall Street’s main stock indexes jumped after the Supreme Court struck down US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977. The top court has voided Trump’s ⁠global ⁠tariffs since they were enacted under a federal law meant for national emergencies. The Supreme Court said Trump exceeded his powers by imposing duties without a clear Congressional authorisation. The six-three decision by the court buoyed the markets and sparked a rally in transportation stocks and in tariff-exposed companies like Nike and Abercrombie & Fitch. The dollar slipped, and Treasury yields edged higher, said a WSJ report. Also Read: US Supreme Court strikes down Donald Trump's global tariffs Soon after the news trickled in, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 207.03 points, or 0.42%, to 49,602.19, the S&P 500 gained 33.44 points, or 0.52%, to 6,895.33 and the Nasdaq Composite gained 153.93 points, or 0.68%, to 22,836.66. European auto shares and US-listed shares of stock markets from South Korea to India rallied. The yields on US Treasury bonds also jumped across maturities. Yields on the 10-year bond, which mortgage rates often track closely, rose to 4.096%, while the 30-year Treasury yield rose to 4.74%. Also Read: US apex court strikes down swath of Trump’s tariffs, but president says he has a ‘backup plan’. Here are his options The U.S. dollar jumped against other currencies, such as the British pound, Euro, and Japan's yen, a signal that investors are taking the court decision favourably. Trump imposed the levies in February 2005 under the 1977 economic sanctions law meant to be used only during national emergencies. His April 2 “Liberation Day” tariffs included a ⁠baseline duty of 10% on all imports to the US and specific additional tariffs ⁠of 15% to 50% on most countries, many of which were later renegotiated and lowered. Thousands of companies around the world have filed lawsuits challenging the sweeping tariffs and sought refunds on duties they have paid.

The six-three decision by the US Supreme Court buoyed the markets and sparked a rally in transportation stocks and in tariff-exposed companies. The dollar slipped, while Treasury yields edged higher.

US stocks rise after Supreme Court rules against Trump’s sweeping tariffs