President Donald Trump announced Friday that he will immediately sign an executive order imposing a 10 percent global tariff, taking swift action to protect American businesses and workers after the Supreme Court struck down his previous “reciprocal” import duties in a 6–3 decision.

The new tariffs, enacted under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, will supplement existing levies that remain in place, ensuring continued enforcement of measures designed to address unfair foreign trade practices. Unlike the prior sweeping tariffs struck down by the Court, these duties are limited to 150 days unless Congress approves an extension, a timeframe Trump said will not hinder his economic strategy.

At a White House briefing, Trump defended the new tariffs and his administration’s record on trade. “We have the right to do pretty much what we want to do,” he said, emphasizing that the U.S. has collected hundreds of billions of dollars in trade revenues that benefit the nation. “What happens to all the money that we took in? It wasn’t discussed. I guess it has to get litigated for the next two years.”

President Trump criticized the Supreme Court ruling as “totally defective” but underscored that his administration remains committed to achieving its trade goals. He also announced plans to initiate investigations under Section 301, a separate trade statute, laying the groundwork for further protective measures against unfair international practices.