On February 21, many countries around the world reacted to the US Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's tariffs, as well as the new 10% tariff from the White House.

On February 20 (US time), with a vote of 6-3, the US Supreme Court declared that the Trump administration's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977 to impose tariffs exceeded its authority.

Shortly afterward, US President Donald Trump announced he had signed executive orders imposing a 10% tariff on imports from all countries, effective "almost immediately."

Korea

Following Trump's tariff announcement, the Blue House (South Korea) stated that the government would thoroughly review the trade agreement with the US and make a decision based on national interests, while also questioning the trade agreement signed with Trump in November 2025.

According to Al Jazeera, Trump's tariffs send a positive signal to major corporations in South Korea's chemical, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor sectors.

Meanwhile, car exporters still face a 25% tariff. In addition, exported steel continues to be subject to a 50% tariff.

South Korean officials believe that rapid changes to tariff regulations could affect major agreements, including a recent multi-billion dollar shipbuilding contract with the U.S., and numerous other investments.

China

The Chinese government has not commented on Trump's latest tariff order. However, the Chinese embassy in Washington issued a joint statement emphasizing that "trade wars do not benefit any side."

According to the Chinese embassy, ​​the Supreme Court ruling "is likely to be widely welcomed in China"—a country long seen as a prime target in Trump's tariff policies.

Japan

Japanese economic officials stressed that Tokyo is closely monitoring upcoming developments following the Supreme Court ruling, according to Japan News .

"The Trump administration has used tariffs as a weapon (to put pressure on other countries). I don't believe they (the U.S.) will give up, and we will closely monitor their response to this situation," an anonymous Japanese government official shared.

India

On February 21, India's Ministry of Commerce stated that the country is studying the developments to assess their impact, according to NDTV.

“We noted yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling on tariffs. President Donald Trump also held a press conference regarding this issue.”

The US administration has announced a number of steps. We are studying all these developments to assess their consequences,” the Indian Ministry of Commerce announced.

Europe

Speaking to the Financial Times on February 21, French Trade Minister Nicolas Forissar affirmed that the European Union (EU) "has the tools to respond" to the new US tariffs.

According to Forissar, Paris is discussing President Trump's decision to impose tariffs with its EU partners and the European Commission. He emphasized: "If necessary, the EU has the appropriate tools to respond."

French officials believe the EU could use retaliatory mechanisms such as the Anti-Coercion Mechanism (ACI) to influence American technology companies.

On the same day, February 21, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the US Supreme Court ruling was a sign that "maintaining checks and balances and the rule of law in a democracy is a positive thing."

"Having a Supreme Court and the rule of law is not a bad thing. In democracies, having power and mechanisms to counterbalance that power is a good thing," Reuters quoted the French leader as saying.

Mexico

In the Americas, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that her country would carefully review the Supreme Court ruling to assess its scope and impact on Mexico.

Hours after President Trump announced the new 10% tariffs, the White House noted that the U.S. still maintains exemptions for many goods shipped under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

According to observers, Mexico is in a rather unique, even competitive, position, especially when compared to other countries, thanks to the USMCA, as well as its status as a leading trading partner of the United States.

Source: The Youth Online 

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