U.S. Customs Ceases Trump’s Emergency Tariffs After Supreme Court Ruling; 15% Global "Replacement Tax" Imposed

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) confirmed it will stop collecting tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) at 12:01 AM ET on Tuesday. The move follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling on Friday declaring these specific duties illegal. However, the relief for importers might be short-lived, as President Donald Trump has already invoked a different legal authority to impose a new 15% global tariff to replace the struck-down measures.

The CBP memo clarifies that other duties, such as those under Section 232 (National Security) and Section 301 (Unfair Trade Practices), remain intact. While the cessation of IEEPA fees marks a legal defeat for the administration, the transition to a broad 15% tariff suggests Trump remains committed to his "America First" trade agenda, leaving businesses scrambling to adapt to the new tax regime.