Trump’s 15% global tariffs likely to start this week, US Treasury chief says

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that President Donald Trump’s plan to increase a broad 10 per cent tariff rate to 15 per cent is likely to be implemented this week. “That’s likely sometime this week,” Bessent said on Wednesday on CNBC in response to a question about when the increase to 15 per cent would be made. Bessent’s comments offer the clearest indication yet regarding when the US will follow through on Trump’s pledge to raise tariffs. The president last month imposed a 10 per...

4 Mar, 16:24 — 4 Mar, 18:12

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Why this matters

The implementation of 15% global tariffs by the US could significantly impact international trade relations and global economies. This move signals a continuation of protectionist policies, potentially leading to retaliatory measures from other countries and affecting consumer prices and corporate supply chains.

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Coverage focuses on the US Treasury Secretary's announcement that President Trump's proposed 15% global tariffs are expected to be implemented this week. While sources agree on the tariff increase and its timing, one outlet notes the possibility of the EU being exempt.

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SCMPcentercenterneutralNeutral reporting of Treasury Secretary's statement

die-pressecentercenter-rightneutralReports factual announcement of tariff increase

berlingskecenter-rightcenter-rightanalyticalFocus on business updates and economic impact

Coverage leans: center-right

The coverage is generally center-right, focusing on the economic implications of the tariff announcement without significant political commentary.

What sources agree on

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that President Trump's plan to increase tariffs is likely to be implemented this week
The tariff rate is expected to increase from 10% to 15%

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that President Trump's 15% global tariffs are likely to start this week.

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The tariff increase will be from 10% to 15%.

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Coverage gaps

The possibility of the EU being exempted from the new tariffs

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Story evolution

Initial AnnouncementMarch 4 afternoon

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicates that President Trump's 15% global tariffs are likely to begin this week.

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US-Finanzminister kündigt Zollerhöhung ab dieser Woche an

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