The Supreme Court of the United States ruled that former President Donald Trump\u2019s administration lost the legal basis for maintaining reciprocal tariffs, including the 35% tariff on goods from Serbia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Within hours of the ruling, Trump responded by announcing that instead of \u201creciprocal\u201d tariffs, he would impose a general (global) 10% import tariff under a trade provision known as Section 122.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While this significant reduction in tariff rates could bring relief to Serbian companies, the process of refunding payments made since August 2025 remains uncertain and legally complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Serbia \u201cearned\u201d the 35% tariff<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump implemented the reciprocal tariffs in April, finalizing them in late July 2025, citing that \u201cconditions reflected in the large and persistent annual U.S. trade deficits in goods represent an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and economy of the United States.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n He stated that certain trading partners \u201cfailed to take adequate steps to sufficiently align with the United States on economic and national security matters,\u201d resulting in high tariffs that affected Serbian exporters to the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Currently, Serbian exporters are also subject to a 50% tariff on aluminum, steel, and copper products, while new passenger vehicles, auto parts, and tires are exempt from reciprocal tariffs but remain subject to special 25% duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n