US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday, with immediate effect, an increase in global tariffs on imports into the United States from the original ten percent to fifteen percent for all countries. This increase took place just hours before the originally announced ten-percent rate was due to take effect. The decision comes just one day after the US Supreme Court partially struck down Trump's previous sweeping tariffs on the grounds that the president had exceeded his powers.
Trump reacted to the court's decision with sharp criticism. He called the judges fools and obedient dogs influenced by foreign powers. The president was particularly troubled by the fact that two conservative justices whom he himself had nominated to office also voted against his tariffs. Analysts point out that the court's decision signals judicial independence from the executive branch and diminishes the perception of Trump's invincibility in domestic politics.
Companies face another wave of uncertainty, as many have already raised prices to offset the impact of the original tariffs. The new fifteen-percent tariffs will take effect immediately, intensifying pressure on global supply chains and world trade. At the same time, the Trump administration is signaling that it is looking for ways to circumvent the court rulings and continue its aggressive trade policy at its own discretion.
Trump raised global tariffs to 15 percent and criticizes court decision
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Stačilo pár hodin a vše je jinak. Trump zvýšil globální clo z deseti na patnáct procent
novinky.cz
| 17:51 21.02.
Trump zvýšil globálne clá na 15 percent, skôr než začala platiť 10-percentná sadzba ohlásená v piatok
SITA
| 17:47 21.02.
Trump oznámil okamžité zvýšení globálního cla, které ještě ani nezačalo platit
zpravy.aktualne.cz
| 17:44 21.02.
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