I, as President of the United States of America, will be, effective immediately, raising the 10% Worldwide Tariff
The promise
Trump said in a written post that he would raise his new temporary worldwide tariff from 10 percent to 15 percent. The announcement followed the Supreme Court's rejection of his use of emergency powers for a major part of his tariff program. He invoked a different statutory route for the replacement charge and defended continuing trade pressure. The supporting argument was that the new duty would preserve negotiating leverage and protect American economic interests. Critics warned about costs to importers, uncertainty for businesses, and the limits of the alternative authority. This entry records the February 21 increase he announced, rather than assuming the higher rate had already been implemented exactly as described.
