Trump announces new 10% global tariff without congressional approval

Published February 20, 2026 2:34pm ET



President Donald Trump announced a new global 10% tariff during Friday’s press briefing, which followed the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down his “Liberation Day” tariffs.

Trump struck a defiant tone during the press conference, promising he would continue to impose tariffs under alternative legal statutes. The president also confirmed that he would keep any tariffs that were unaffected by the Supreme Court’s decision.

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