Arabic version: ترامب يفرض تعريفة جديدة بعد حكم المحكمة العليا

US President Donald Trump has imposed a new 10% global tariff to replace ones struck down by the Supreme Court, calling the ruling “terrible” and lambasting the justices who rejected his trade policy as “fools”. The decision, which Trump called “terrible,” followed a 6-3 ruling where the court determined that the president had exceeded his authority in imposing the tariffs. This ruling is seen as a significant win for businesses and US states that challenged the duties, potentially leading to billions in tariff refunds.

According to BBC News, Trump expressed his discontent with the justices, labeling them as “fools” and asserting that he would pursue other legal avenues to implement his tariffs. He indicated that the refunds from the struck-down tariffs would likely involve lengthy legal disputes.

The Supreme Court’s ruling came in response to tariffs that initially targeted Mexico, Canada, and China but expanded to include numerous countries. The court found that the law cited by the White House did not explicitly grant the president the power to impose such tariffs, a view supported by Chief Justice John Roberts.

Despite the ruling, Trump has turned to a previously unused law, Section 122, to impose the new tariff, which allows for tariffs of up to 15% for 150 days before requiring Congressional approval. Analysts suggest that the administration may explore additional legal frameworks for implementing tariffs related to national security and unfair trade practices.

Reactions from major trade partners have been measured, with the European Commission indicating they are carefully analyzing the situation. Meanwhile, businesses have expressed mixed feelings, with some owners feeling a sense of relief following the Supreme Court ruling, although concerns about the complexities of potential refunds remain. The ongoing legal battles and the implementation of the new tariff are expected to complicate the trade landscape further.