Trump Tariffs Supreme Court Verdict LIVE Updates: US President raises global tariffs to 15%, says will issue new and legally permissible duties in few months
The US Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump lacked the power to impose sweeping global tariffs under emergency law. (Image generated using AI)
Trump Tariffs US Supreme Court Decision LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump has announced that he will raise global tariffs from 10% to 15% a day after the Supreme Court delivered verdict that struck down his sweeping tariffs. The US’ top court had ruled ruled that the President exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs using IEEPA, a law reserved for national emergencies. Hours after the ruling, Trump issued a proclamation to impose a 10% global tariff on almost all imports to US under a rarely-used provision known as Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. This Section allows the temporary imposition of 15% tariffs for up to 150 days in response to “fundamental international payments problems”.
Key developments
The ruling: Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, clarified that “regulate” does not mean “tax,” effectively overturning the “Liberation Day” tariffs that have impacted global trade since early 2025.
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Trump’s defiance: President Trump labeled the decision a “disgrace” and an “embarrassment”. Within hours, he signed a new Executive Order invoking Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose a fresh 10% global tariff, set to take effect on February 24.
Impact on India: In a surprising twist, Indian exports originally slated for an 18% duty under previous agreements will now see a reduction to the 10% blanket rate, providing temporary relief for Indian exporters.
Legal ‘Plan B’: While the IEEPA-based tariffs are gone, the administration maintains that Section 232 (national security) and Section 301 (unfair trade practices) duties remain in full force.
Real-time impact table: Tariff changes at a glance
| Policy status | Authority used | rate impact | Current status |
| Global reciprocal tariffs | IEEPA (1977) | Up to 50% | Struck down |
| New temporary duty | Section 122 | 15% | Effective Feb 24 |
| India-specific rate | Interim deal | Was 18% | Reduced to 10% |
| Steel/aluminum duties | Section 232 | Various | Remaining in place |
Our Global Desk are monitoring official statements from the White House, the Trump administration, and other reactions. Stay tuned for real-time updates as this story develops.
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