Bessent says Trump’s new 15% global tarrif start this week
By Ariel Zilber
Published on March 4, 2026.
The United States Department of Energy is preparing to restore its 15% global tariff, following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated a key part of President Donald Trump's trade agenda. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the administration expects tariff rates to return to their previous levels within months. The move comes as the White House seeks to maintain the current tariffs.
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