Trump Hikes Tariffs to 15% After Supreme Court Blocks Trade Policy
Donald Trump announced a rise in US import tariffs to 15% using Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 after a legal defeat.This escalation follows a USA Supreme Court ruling that struck down his previous tariff framework for exceeding presidential authority.German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron warned that the move creates economic uncertainty for the EU.These developments occurred as official reports showed the US economy grew by only 1.4% during the final months of 2025.