WASHINGTON, Feb 20 – 21, 2026: The U.S. President has unveiled a major shift in American trade policy by announcing the imposition of a new 10 percent global tariff on most foreign imports, effective later this month, following a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down his earlier tariff regime for lack of legal authority.
In a press briefing at the White House, the President said he will sign an executive order under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to implement the temporary tariff, which is expected to remain in place for about 150 days. This move aims to sustain tariff revenue and maintain leverage in ongoing trade negotiations after the Court ruled that sweeping tariffs imposed under emergency powers were unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling reaffirmed that tariff authority resides with Congress, not the executive branch, dealing a significant blow to the administration’s broader trade strategy. Despite the setback, the President vowed to pursue alternative statutory tools, including investigations under other sections of U.S. trade law that could lead to additional tariffs targeting unfair trade practices or national security concerns.
The announcement drew strong reactions both domestically and internationally, with some lawmakers and industry groups warning of higher costs for U.S. consumers and global market uncertainty, while others viewed the renewed tariff push as a bold defense of domestic economic interests. News as reported
