President Trump announced an immediate increase in tariffs to 15% on various countries, citing decades of unfair trade practices. The decision follows a Supreme Court ruling on tariffs and aims to strengthen American manufacturing. This comes amidst ongoing debates over the administration's tariff authority.
by JESSICA A. BOTELHO | The National News DeskWEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 13: U.S. President Donald Trump gestures to members of the media after exiting Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport on February 13, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
The President is spending the weekend at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. "Based on a thorough, detailed, and complete review of the ridiculous, poorly written, and extraordinarily anti-American decision on Tariffs issued yesterday, after MANY months of contemplation, by the United States Supreme Court, please let this statement serve to represent that I, as President of the United States of America, will be, effective immediately, raising the 10% Worldwide Tariff on Countries, many of which have been 'ripping' the U.S. off for decades, without retribution , to the fully allowed, and legally tested, 15% level," The president said the higher tariff will apply broadly to countries he argues have taken advantage of the U.S. in trade for decades. "During the next short number of months, the Trump Administration will determine and issue the new and legally permissible Tariffs, which will continue our extraordinarily successful process of Making America Great Again -- GREATER THAN EVER BEFORE!!!" The announcement comes amid ongoing legal and political debates over the administration’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs without additional congressional approval.Trump has long argued that tariffs are a tool to strengthen American manufacturing, reduce trade deficits, and protect domestic industries. Critics warn that higher import taxes could raise costs for U.S. businesses and consumers and risk retaliatory measures from trading partners.Pedestrian killed in early morning crash A pedestrian died after they were struck by a car in Mifflin Township early Saturday. According to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, the pedestrian was walkBlizzard warnings were issued on Saturday for New York City and New Jersey, as well as and coastal communities along the East Coast.Police in Newark are asking for the public’s help as an urgent search continues for a missing 12-year-old girl who was last seen a week ago.Sahannah Clark was lA few spots may see some light snow or even a brief rain/snow mix this afternoon. The good news is that impacts should stay pretty limited for now thanks to dry
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