Brett Kavanaugh

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Last mentioned: 1d ago

Timeline

  1. 15% Tariff Hike

    Trump increases the global duty to 15%, citing a thorough review of the 'anti-American' court decision.

  2. Supreme Court Ruling

    SCOTUS rules 6-3 that Trump's use of the 1977 emergency powers act for tariffs is illegal.

  3. 10% Levy Proposed

    Trump initially announces a new 10% global tariff via a different legal avenue immediately after the ruling.

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Trump Escalates Trade War with 15% Global Tariff After Supreme Court Rebuke

President Trump has doubled down on his protectionist agenda by raising global import duties to 15%, circumventing a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his previous tariff framework. This temporary measure aims to maintain aggressive trade pressure while navigating legal constraints, signaling a period of heightened volatility for global supply chains.

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