US President Donald Trump announced an hike in the worldwide tariff from 10% to 15%, effective immediately, via a fiery social media post. He framed the move as retaliation against decades of countries “ripping off” America without consequence- until his arrival. “I, as President of the United States of America, will be, effective immediately, raising the 10% Worldwide Tariff on Countries… to the fully allowed, and legally tested, 15% level,” Trump declared, signaling no pause in his protectionist push.
