On February 21, President Donald Trump announced an increase in the global tariff on imported goods from 10% to 15% following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated previous tariffs. Trump criticized the ruling as 'ridiculous' and vowed to continue pursuing new trade measures, claiming that other countries have exploited the US for years. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed the Supreme Court's decision and plans to coordinate with European allies on a response to the new tariffs, which create uncertainty in key sectors like automotive and steel.