February 21, 2026 at 11:25AM
Trump Says He Will Raise Global Tariff to 15 Percent
Trump pledges to raise global tariffs to 15 percent as part of ongoing trade war efforts, signaling continued escalation despite recent Supreme Court setbacks. The administration aims to apply higher duties across major trading partners, arguing the move is necessary to rebalance trade dynamics. Analysts warn the measure could ripple through markets and impact consumers and global supply chains.