Trump Administration Implements New Tariffs on Over 80 Countries

The Trump administration announced new tariffs on more than 80 countries, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, effective Friday morning. This decision comes just before a temporary levy on global imports was set to expire. The move is part of President Trump's ongoing strategy to impose tariffs without congressional approval, despite a Supreme Court ruling in February that determined he had unlawfully exercised executive power in implementing global trade policies. President Trump has argued that the U.S. has been overpaying in tariffs and that higher duties are essential for boosting American manufacturing and job creation.