The United States has officially ceased the collection of additional tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, following a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court. The suspension took effect at 12:01 a.m. local time on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) confirmed the move to AFP, stating that instructions have been issued to ship operators via the Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS). The notification confirms that all tariff codes linked to executive orders under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977 have been deactivated.
The contested policy, initiated on April 2, 2025, introduced a 10% "baseline tariff" on all trading partners, alongside various "reciprocal tariffs." These measures were frequently applied during trade disputes with nations including China, India, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. At the time, the administration labeled the move as a step toward "economic independence."
However, on Friday, February 21, the Supreme Court declared the tariffs illegal. The Court ruled that the President had exceeded his executive authority and "abused" the IEEPA. The justices clarified that the Act does not grant the executive branch the power to impose broad tariffs at will.
While the ruling was issued on Friday, CBP officials declined to comment on why it took three days to implement the order on the ground.
Comment
