US trade chief’s statement on Trump’s global tariff

South China Morning Post Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Haining GaoFebruary 24, 2026 at 08:20 AM
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Following a Supreme Court decision striking down previous tariffs, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced a new 15% global tariff imposed by President Trump. The tariff, initially planned at 10%, takes effect today and will last for 150 days. The previous tariffs were "reciprocal" and fentanyl tariffs imposed last year. The statement released by Ambassador Greer provides details on the new levy and its implementation. The reason for the new tariff was not stated in the article.

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Ambassador Greer's Statement on Supreme Court IEEPA Decision

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It was initially announced it would be 10 per cent but was later increased.

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The 15 per cent global tariff takes effect today and will run for 150 days.

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The Supreme Court struck down “reciprocal” and fentanyl tariffs imposed last year.

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US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer issued a statement on President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a new levy.

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tariffs 100% trade 80% us trade representative 70% global tariff 70% supreme court 60% fentanyl tariffs 50% reciprocal tariffs 50% trade policy 40%

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