US trade war: Trump raises global tariffs to 15% from 10%

· DW

Donald Trump said he's raising the global 10% tariff to 15%, a day after the Supreme Court blocked much of the US president's emergency tariffs. DW has the latest.

  • Trump raises global tariff from 10% to 15%
  • US president increases tariff following Supreme Court ruling 
  • US top court struck down much of Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs enacted under a law used in national emergencies
  • The US president's ability to impose tariffs using other laws not affected by Friday's ruling 
  • Germany's Merz to travel to Washington, due to meet Trump early March

Read here for the latest updates concerning the US tariff turmoil on Saturday, February 21, 2026: