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ForexMediumUpdated•Originally published 23 February 2026•Updated 23 February 2026•
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Trump Imposes 15% Global Tariff as EU Escalates Trade Response

Key Facts

1The European Parliament’s trade chief proposes freezing the ratification process of the trade deal with the US.
2The decision is a response to US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats.
3The EU seeks clear details on the US administration's trade policy before proceeding.

President Donald Trump has officially imposed a 15% global tariff on all imports, effective immediately as of last Saturday. This move follows a US Supreme Court ruling that struck down his previous policy, leading to a revised 15% rate—the maximum allowed for 150 days without Congressional approval. In response, the European Parliament’s trade chief is pushing to freeze the ratification of the bilateral trade agreement with Washington to counter this sudden escalation. These actualized trade measures are expected to exert significant downward pressure on the EUR/USD pair and major European indices like the DAX. The shift from threats to implementation marks a critical new phase in global trade tensions and economic protectionism. Analysts warn that the Eurozone's export-dependent economy now faces heightened recessionary risks under the new US trade regime. This development reflects Brussels' strategy to adopt a firmer stance in protecting its economic interests.