The Trump tariff game isn't over yet! Learn about the specific plan after the US court's decision.
- bySherya
- 24 Feb, 2026
The new global tariffs are in effect for the next five months. During this time, the Trump administration is also working on an alternative import tax option to offset the tariffs struck down by the court.

After the Supreme Court's decision on Trump tariffs, there's a new plan.
Trump Tariffs: Last week, businesses were relieved when the Supreme Court of the United States put a stay on the Trump tariffs. But soon after, President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 10 percent global tariff and then an increase to 15 percent. Now, there are indications that this series of tariffs will not end here. New investigation on the basis of national security According to a Bloomberg report, the US administration is investigating the impact of imports on sectors like batteries, electric grid equipment, telecom equipment, industrial chemicals, plastics, plastic pipes and cast iron.
Is the tariff game still on?
The proposed investigation will be conducted under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. This provision allows the imposition of new tariffs on national security grounds. This development comes at a time when new global tariffs have been announced following a Supreme Court ruling. According to officials, the 10 percent tariff will take effect Tuesday morning, although Trump has previously talked about raising it to 15 percent.
New rates for five months
The new global tariffs have been implemented for the next five months. During this time, the Trump administration is also working on an alternative import tax option to offset the tariffs struck down by the court. On Monday, Trump warned that countries that try to take advantage of the Supreme Court's decision could face heavy tariffs.
Trump's new threat
Following the Supreme Court's limitations on the use of emergency powers, the administration is also considering other legal options to preserve its trade strategy and agreements. The European Union, meanwhile, has put a potential trade agreement with Washington on hold.
European lawmakers have clarified that they will only proceed after receiving detailed clarification on the US administration's tariff policy. Therefore, uncertainty remains in the global trade environment, and further developments regarding tariffs are likely in the coming days.



