Trump Announces Immediate Hike in Global Tariffs: ‘Making America Great Again Continues’
Coin Newsweek – February 22, 2026 – In a move that signals an escalation of his administration’s trade policies, former President Donald Trump has announced an immediate increase in global tariffs, raising them from 10 percent to 15 percent.
Trump took to social media on Saturday to declare the decision, framing it as a legally fortified response to what he describes as decades of economic exploitation of the United States by other nations. According to his statement, the adjustment follows a comprehensive review of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on tariff authority, dated February 20.
“Based on a full, detailed, and complete review of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on tariffs on February 20, I hereby declare that, as President of the United States, I will immediately raise the 10% global tariffs imposed on many countries to a fully legal and legally tested 15%,” Trump posted.
The former president’s message carried a characteristic tone of grievance and nationalist assertion. “Many of these countries have been ‘exploiting’ the United States for decades without any punishment (until I took office!).”
Looking ahead, Trump signaled that this increase is only the beginning of a broader trade policy offensive. “In the coming months, the Trump administration will identify and enact new legal tariffs, which will continue the extraordinary process of making America great again.”
The announcement is expected to send ripples through global markets and could reignite trade tensions with major trading partners. Economists and trade analysts will be closely watching for retaliation from affected nations and the potential impact on international supply chains, particularly in sectors like technology and manufacturing that rely heavily on cross-border commerce.
The move underscores Trump’s continued focus on trade protectionism as a cornerstone of his political and economic platform, appealing to his base with promises to prioritize American workers and industries.
