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ForexMediumUpdated•Originally published 23 February 2026•Updated 23 February 2026•

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US Dollar Surges on Trade Policy Shift as Pound Hits Multi-Month Lows

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Key Facts

1A Supreme Court ruling and subsequent White House response have reshaped US trade policy.

3 months ago

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What changed: The focus shifted from the policy announcement to immediate market reactions, highlighting the Pound's decline to multi-month and year-to-date lows against the Dollar and Euro.

The shift in US trade policy, marked by the implementation of a 15% tariff, continues to bolster the US Dollar (USD) across global markets. Reflecting this strength, the EUR/USD pair traded at 1.18233 as the greenback maintains its upward momentum following the strategic trade reset. Conversely, the British Pound faced significant pressure, with GBP/USD dropping to 1.35266, marking its worst level in a month. Additionally, the Pound hit a year-to-date low against the Euro at 1.14389, driven by weak UK economic data. This data has fueled market expectations for lower UK interest rates, further weighing on the currency's performance. Investors are now closely monitoring these market reactions as the impact of the new trade framework ripples through major currency pairs.