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Trump Shifts to 15% Global Duty After Court Blocks Tariffs

5/5/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump will replace blocked tariffs with a 15 percent global duty under the 1974 Trade Act.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the president lacked authority under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act, forcing a $159 billion refund to importers.
Trump posted on Truth Social that the refund is a travesty and criticized the justices, noting that the three Trump-appointed justices will rule on birthright citizenship in June.

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U.S. President Donald Trump will replace blocked tariffs with a 15 percent global duty under the 1974 Trade Act.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the president lacked authority under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act, forcing a $159 billion refund to importers.
Trump posted on Truth Social that the refund is a travesty and criticized the justices, noting that the three Trump-appointed justices will rule on birthright citizenship in June.