Donald Trump moved to intensify his trade agenda Saturday, announcing a 15% universal tariff on imports despite a recent setback at the Supreme Court of the United States that nullified earlier measures.
The development rattled crypto markets. Bitcoin (BTC) slipped after Trump said the global levy would rise to 15%, effective immediately, replacing the previously proposed 10% rate. The court had ruled that his earlier tariffs, enacted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), exceeded presidential authority.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump criticized the decision as “anti-American” and signaled he would push forward with revised trade actions.
Bitcoin briefly climbed about 0.5% following the announcement before reversing course and dropping nearly 1%. The cryptocurrency was last trading near $68,000. Ether (ETH) also edged lower, declining 0.45% to around $1,980.
The move highlights renewed trade-policy uncertainty, as Trump advances a more aggressive tariff stance in the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling.
