Last mentioned: Mar 13, 2026
Statutory Expiration
Expected expiration of the 150-day temporary tariff window unless renewed or altered.
Tariff Hike
President Trump increases the global duty to 15%, citing it as the 'fully allowed' level.
SCOTUS Ruling
Supreme Court rules 6-3 that the administration's previous tariff program is illegal.
Initial Response
Trump announces a new 10% global levy using a different legal avenue shortly after the ruling.
The Trump administration has officially expanded its trade investigations to include Canada and several other key partners, signaling a shift toward more aggressive enforcement of 'America First' policies. This development introduces significant regulatory risk for North American supply chains, particularly in the automotive, steel, and energy sectors.
President Trump has unilaterally raised the global import duty to 15%, bypassing a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated his previous trade policy. The new temporary measure targets nearly all US imports for a 150-day period, creating immediate volatility for global supply chains.