{"id":105231,"date":"2026-02-22T06:05:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T06:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/president-trump-boosts-universal-tariff-from-10-to-15\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T06:05:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T06:05:14","slug":"president-trump-boosts-universal-tariff-from-10-to-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/president-trump-boosts-universal-tariff-from-10-to-15\/","title":{"rendered":"President Trump boosts universal tariff from 10% to 15%"},"content":{"rendered":"
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WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump announced he would raise a temporary across-the-board tariff on U.S. imports from 10% to 15%, the maximum level permitted under Section 122 of U.S. trade law, following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his earlier tariff programme.<\/p>\n

The decision comes a day after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that Trump had exceeded his authority by imposing higher tariffs under an economic emergency statute.<\/p>\n

In response, Trump initially declared a universal 10% tariff but has now increased it to 15%, effective immediately.<\/p>\n

The new tariffs are being implemented under Section 122, a rarely used provision that allows temporary duties of up to 15% for 150 days without prior congressional approval.<\/p>\n

However, any extension beyond that period would require Congress to sign off. No previous U.S. president has invoked Section 122, and legal experts suggest the move could trigger fresh court challenges.<\/p>\n

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he would use the 150-day window to explore additional \u201clegally permissible\u201d tariffs, potentially relying on other statutes that allow import taxes tied to national security or unfair trade practices.<\/p>\n

The White House confirmed that certain products \u2014 including critical minerals, metals, and energy goods \u2014 would be exempt from the Section 122 tariffs.<\/p>\n

Trade analysts expressed concern over the growing uncertainty facing global markets. Wendy Cutler, a former senior U.S. trade official, noted that the rapid shift in tariff policy highlights unpredictability for America\u2019s trading partners.<\/p>\n

Trump has frequently described tariffs as a key tool in negotiating trade agreements. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said countries that previously agreed to higher negotiated rates \u2014 such as Malaysia and Cambodia at 19% \u2014 would still be required to honor those commitments despite the universal 15% cap.<\/p>\n

The ruling could temporarily benefit countries like Brazil, which had faced tariffs as high as 40% but may now see rates reduced to 15% under the new framework.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Trump\u2019s economic approval ratings have declined. A recent Reuters\/Ipsos poll found that 34% of respondents approve of his handling of the economy, while 57% disapprove.<\/p>\n

The administration has indicated that further trade measures could follow in the coming months as it seeks alternative legal pathways to reshape U.S. trade policy.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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