US imposes 10 percent tariff after Trump promises 15 percent rate
The Hill
by Ryan ManciniFebruary 24, 2026
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The Trump administration has resumed imposing a 10 percent tariff on all goods not covered by existing exemptions, reversing course after the Supreme Court invalidated most of President Trump’s emergency import taxes. This move follows President Trump’s earlier promise to implement a 15 percent tariff but settles at a lower rate of 10 percent instead. The decision was announced through a notice released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Monday night, with the new tariffs taking effect Tuesday. These measures mark a significant shift in the administration’s trade policy, particularly as they relate to international relations and economic implications.
The tariffs now apply globally to goods not already exempt under specific agreements or existing trade deals. This rollback of emergency import taxes comes after a Supreme Court ruling that struck down most of the Trump administration’s previous attempts to impose higher tariffs without proper authorization from Congress. The CBP notice clarified that the 10 percent rate applies to all imports not
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/24/2026