Trump may replace tariffs rejected by the Supreme Court with new ones; learn what he’s preparing for.

Washington: After the US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s tariffs in February, Trump replaced them with temporary import taxes. These temporary taxes are set to expire in less than three months. The Trump administration is now attempting to impose more permanent tariffs to keep revenue flowing into the US Treasury and strengthen the president’s protectionist policy around the US economy.

This week, the US Trade Representative’s office will hear two investigations. This is expected to trigger a new round of US tariffs. These taxes are paid by importers into the US and are typically passed on to consumers already suffering from inflation through higher prices. Trump’s latest tariff proposal will face further challenges in the courts, but it is likely to prove stronger than the one struck down by the Supreme Court.

The Trump administration will also hold a hearing
on whether 16 of America’s trading partners, including China, the EU, and Japan, are overproducing goods, driving down prices and harming American manufacturers. Those under investigation account for 70% of US imports. Again, this investigation could lead to new tariffs.

What items were the tariffs imposed on?
The US President has adopted aggressive tariff policies to reshape global trade in 2026. Following the Supreme Court’s decision, he imposed a new global tariff of 10% on most countries from February 24, 2026, valid for 150 days. Additionally, a 25% duty on steel/aluminum and up to 100% tariffs on select pharmaceutical products are proposed.