What's Next for Trade as Trump Ups Global Tariff to 15%

Bloomberg Markets and Finance | February 23, 2026 at 12:15 PM UTC
Neutral 90% Confidence
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Key Points

  • The global tariff rate will increase from 10% to 15% on Tuesday, lasting for 150 days.
  • This short-term tariff creates 'a lot of questions' for trading partners regarding the continuation of negotiations and long-term strategies.
  • Countries like Australia and the UK, previously at 10%, will see a 50% increase in their tariff rate, while existing bilateral trade deals and sectoral tariffs are also impacted.

AI Summary

President Trump is raising the global tariff rate from 10% to 15%, effective Tuesday, for a temporary 150-day period. This move introduces significant uncertainty for US trading partners, forcing them to re-evaluate existing bilateral trade deals and future negotiations. The changes impact countries differently based on their prior tariff rates, leading to widespread confusion.

Model Analysis Breakdown

Model Sentiment Confidence
Gemini 2.5 Flash Neutral 90%
Consensus Neutral 90%