‘All tariffs to remain in place’:Trump announces fresh 10% global tariffs, plus 5 options to bypass SC verdict

Within hours of the Supreme Court ruling against certain tariffs, US President Donald Trump appeared before reporters to announce a new round of duties, signalling that his trade agenda would proceed despite the judicial setback. The president declared a fresh 10% global tariff to be imposed on top of existing duties, insisting that key national security and trade-related tariffs would remain in place. Effective immediately, all national security tariffs under Section 232 and existing Section 301 tariffs remain in place… Today, I will sign an order to impose a 10% global tariff under Section 122 over and above our normal tariffs already being charged Trump said. Angered by the court’s decision, Trump described the verdict as ‘deeply disappointing’ and criticised certain justices for lacking courage. I’m ashamed of certain members of the court, absolutely ashamed, of not having the courage to do what’s right for our country the US President said. Despite the legal challenge, Trump maintained that the ruling would not slow his efforts to reshape US trade policy. He argued that he now has ‘stronger’ alternatives available to generate revenue and pursue his economic strategy. US has ‘Great Alternatives’ Trump said his administration has multiple options in response to the Supreme Court ruling, suggesting alternative measures could generate even greater revenue. We have alternatives, great alternatives. Could be more money, we’ll take in more money Trump said during a press briefing. His remarks indicate that the administration may explore new trade or revenue mechanisms following the court’s decision, as debate intensifies over the future direction of US trade policy. ‘I can charge more now’ Reacting angrily to the ruling, Trump said it would not derail his trade agenda and claimed he now had “stronger” alternatives to raise revenue. “I can charge more now,” Trump said, adding that his Plan B is ‘stronger’ than his original approach. The global tariff under Section 122, known as a balance-of-payments tariff, can remain in effect for up to 150 days before requiring Congressional approval to continue. We have alternatives, great alternatives. It could be more money, we’ll take in more money Trump added. US trade norms for international commerce provide the White House with tools to offset the impact of the Supreme Court verdict. Five workarounds for the administration Legal experts and trade analysts say the Trump administration has several provisions it could use to pursue tariffs despite the court’s decision: These options underscore the administration’s flexibility in pursuing its trade agenda, even in the face of judicial setbacks.