International Economic

Bessent says global 15% tariff likely to be implemented this week

By Michele Maatouk

Date: Wednesday 04 Mar 2026

(Sharecast News) - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that President Donald Trump's plan to increase the global tariff to 15% from 10% will likely be implemented this week.
Asked on CNBC's 'Squawk Box' when the increase would be implemented, Bessent said: "That's likely sometime this week."

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