In a bold move defying the Supreme Court's decision that deemed his tariff application mechanism illegal, President Donald Trump declared on Saturday that he would raise the global tariff from 10% to 15%. This announcement came shortly after he hinted at the original 10% increase, which he framed as a necessary measure against countries he claims have been 'scamming' the United States for decades without any pushback until his administration took office. The unexpected announcement highlights Trump's continued commitment to his tariff policy despite the legal challenges from the Supreme Court.

Trump's post on his Truth Social platform emphasized his position as the President of the United States, announcing the immediate increase of tariffs and positioning it as a legal and previously tested move. He expressed confidence in his administration's ability to determine and implement new tariffs in the coming months, underlining his assertion that this tariff strategy has been a crucial element of his broader