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Trump Imposes New 60‑Country Tariffs After Court Ruling

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After the Supreme Court struck down his global tariffs, Trump announced a new set of duties that will take effect just after midnight ET on Friday. The tariffs, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, will replace the temporary 10% global duties that expire at the same time. They will target 60 trade partners and cover 99.4% of U.S. trade, according to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.

The administration said the new measures will not "stack" on top of existing Section 232 steel and aluminum duties imposed last year for national‑security reasons. The move follows earlier actions that saw 25% tariffs on most U.S. imports from Brazil and 50% tariffs on a broad range of goods from Canada.

The tariffs are being implemented under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, a tool Trump has used repeatedly since the court decision on February 20. The policy is framed as a sweeping international labor‑rights action and is part of a broader strategy to use tariffs to reindustrialize the economy, protect workers and reduce the trade deficit.

The Office could not estimate the revenue generated, but officials emphasized the new duties will support negotiations aimed at boosting American manufacturing and wages.