Trump Proposes Increase of Global Import Tariffs to 15 PercentSat 21st Feb, 2026Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to raise the universal tariff rate on imports into the United States from 10 percent to 15 percent. Despite this legal challenge, Trump is moving forward with efforts to change U.S. tariff structures as a key part of his economic agenda. However, Trump now seeks to increase this rate to 15 percent, describing it as both legally permissible and in alignment with existing regulatory standards. The precise timeline for when the higher tariff rate will be implemented was not specified, although Trump indicated an intention for immediate action. The proposed tariff increase has the potential to impact a wide range of foreign goods entering the U.S. market.

Source: The Munich Eye February 21, 2026 23:59 UTC