In a rapid escalation following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that invalidated key elements of his tariff policy, President Donald Trump announced on February 21, 2026, an increase in global tariffs from 10% to 15%. This decision came less than 24 hours after the Court ruled that Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, necessitating explicit Congressional approval for such tariffs. Trump condemned the ruling justices as a 'disgrace to the nation' and claimed that the new tariffs are 'fully allowed and legally justified' under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. Notably, the tariffs will exempt goods compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and will not impact critical minerals, metals, and energy products. The White House indicated that this is a temporary measure while they explore other legal avenues for implementing tariffs (The Guardian, BBC).