--- title: "10% global tariffs take effect today, how long can Trump's \"trade wall\" hold up?" type: "News" locale: "zh-CN" url: "https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/276688530.md" description: "Trump's new 10% global tariff took effect on Tuesday, aimed at maintaining his trade agenda. Although Trump threatened to raise the tariff to 15%, no official directive has been issued yet. This move has caused confusion among global trading partners, leading to a halt in trade negotiations. According to analysis, the average effective tariff rate in the United States will stabilize around 10.2%. Trump's team stated that tariffs will remain central to his trade policy and plans to expedite investigations to unilaterally impose tariffs" datetime: "2026-02-24T05:43:15.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/276688530.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276688530.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/276688530.md) --- > 支持的语言: [English](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276688530.md) | [繁體中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/276688530.md) # 10% global tariffs take effect today, how long can Trump's "trade wall" hold up? Trump's new 10% global tariff took effect on Tuesday, marking the White House's efforts to maintain the president's trade agenda after the Supreme Court struck down his previous comprehensive tariffs. Just hours after the Supreme Court ruling last Friday, Trump signed an executive order authorizing a 10% import tax. He subsequently threatened to raise that figure to 15%, but as of 12:01 AM Washington time on Tuesday when the 10% tariff took effect, Trump had not formally issued a directive to increase the tax rate. According to an administration official, **the White House is drafting a formal order to raise the global tariff rate to 15%**. The official, who requested anonymity to discuss internal matters, stated that the timeline for implementing this higher tariff has not yet been finalized. The lack of transparency from Washington has sparked confusion globally regarding Trump's tariff agenda. Countries and companies are closely examining existing trade agreements to determine their positions under Trump's latest threats. **Major trading partners, including the European Union and India, have abruptly suspended ongoing trade negotiations amid this uncertainty.** Trump imposed the 10% baseline tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, which allows the president to levy this tax for 150 days without congressional approval. He turned to this method after the court ruled that he violated the Emergency Powers Act by imposing so-called "reciprocal" tariffs on goods from around the world. The order retains some exemptions, including those for goods that comply with the North American trade agreement between the United States, Canada, and Mexico, as well as exceptions for certain agricultural products that existed under the tariffs Trump was vetoed. According to an analysis by Bloomberg Economics, including these exemptions, the average effective tariff rate in the U.S. will stabilize at around 10.2%, down from 13.6% before the court ruling. Under a 15% global tariff, this effective rate would be approximately 12%. Trump's team stated that **tariffs will remain central to his trade policy and reiterated plans to expedite a series of investigations that would allow him to unilaterally impose tariffs—all in an effort to rebuild the tariff system that the court ruling effectively destroyed.** The authorizations identified by the White House—such as Section 301 and Section 232—are not as flexible as the emergency powers Trump previously used to exert influence over trading partners. The government has not announced new trade investigations, which could take months to complete. In response to the Supreme Court ruling, government officials urged trading partners to adhere to agreements reached with the U.S. over the past year. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer stated on CBS's "Face the Nation" last Sunday: "We want them to understand that these agreements will be good agreements. We will adhere to these agreements. We expect our partners to adhere to these agreements." This argument is less reassuring for some major economies. The European Union froze the approval of its trade agreement with the United States on Monday, waiting for Trump to finalize his latest tariff plan. In New Delhi, officials similarly postponed talks on India's temporary trade agreement with the U.S. this week for the same reason. On Monday, Trump threatened to impose higher tariffs on partners who "play tricks" with existing agreements. European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde stated in a nationwide program that it is "crucial" for global trade to receive "clear information from the U.S. government." Trump's threat to raise the global benchmark tariff to 15% has also shaken some traditional allies who reached agreements with him. The UK negotiated a 10% rate with the government last year, and a higher rate could put its exporters at a disadvantage. Meanwhile, as Trump's emergency powers are limited, other more confrontational countries may find themselves in a more favorable position in negotiations with Trump. **Hours after these tariffs take effect, Trump is expected to deliver a State of the Union address to Congress**, attended by Democrats and some Republicans who oppose parts of his trade policy. This primetime speech is expected to focus on his economic agenda, as Republicans are trying to craft a midterm election message for voters frustrated with the cost of living. Polls show that the public is increasingly dissatisfied with Trump's trade policies and increasingly believes these policies are driving up prices. 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