U.S. global tariff to start Tuesday at 10% as White House seeks 15% raise
Feb 24th 2026
U.S. Customs memo says a 10% worldwide tariff takes effect 12:01 a.m. ET Tuesday for 150 days, while the administration is working on a separate order to raise it to 15% under Section 122.
- Customs and Border Protection notified importers the tariff will start at 10% for every country beginning 12:01 a.m. ET Tuesday and apply for up to 150 days unless exempted.
- The administration plans a separate order to raise the tariff to 15% under Section 122, which allows up to 15% for up to 150 days, but no timeline was provided.
- President Trump posted that he would raise the 10% tariff to 15% on Truth Social, but the CBP memo and a White House official say the initial rate will be 10%.
- The shift to Section 122 follows the Supreme Court striking down most prior tariff actions taken under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
- The European Union froze implementation of a major trade deal in response, and trading partners including India, China, Switzerland and the United Kingdom are reviewing next steps.
- Companies, investors and foreign officials warn the rapid changes are increasing uncertainty for businesses and global trade