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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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George Chidi

Furious Trump signs global 10% duty after supreme court issues tariff blow

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Donald Trump answers questions during a press briefing held at the White House on 20 February 2026 in Washington DC. Photograph: Aaron Schwartz/Getty Images

Donald Trump on Friday railed against the supreme court justices who blocked his use of tariffs, calling them a “disgrace to the nation”, and later signing documents imposing a 10% tariff on all countries.

Trump said he would immediately sign an order increasing tariffs globally by 10% under section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 and will begin investigations of unfair trade practices allowing further tariffs. He asserted that he had the authority to impose additional tariffs under existing statutes without congressional approval.

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