The international trade environment remains volatile as US President Donald Trump announced a temporary import surcharge of 10% to 15% following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated previous sweeping duties. For Indian exporters, this represents a temporary drop from the earlier 25% reciprocal tariff, yet confusion persists as no official executive order has finalized the specific 15% rate. Experts suggest that while the 10% levy is set to take effect for 150 days, the legal validity of such a move under Section 122 of the Trade Act is questionable and could be challenged in court. Major industries, including footwear and seafood, are closely monitoring these developments to adjust their long-term supply chain strategies and landed costs.