{"id":3746,"date":"2026-02-23T15:15:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T15:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradertideinsights.com\/?p=3746"},"modified":"2026-02-23T15:15:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T15:15:33","slug":"us-stocks-open-flat-after-trump-raises-global-tariffs-to-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tradertideinsights.com\/?p=3746","title":{"rendered":"US stocks open flat after Trump raises global tariffs to 15%"},"content":{"rendered":"
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US equities were little changed on Monday after President Donald Trump announced an increase in global tariffs to 15%, following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his earlier \u201creciprocal\u201d tariff framework.<\/p>\n

The S&P 500 hovered around the flatline during the session, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq Composite also traded with minimal movement. <\/p>\n

Investors appeared cautious as they assessed the implications of the new tariff regime for inflation, growth, and corporate earnings.<\/p>\n

The move followed a weekend announcement in which Trump said he would raise the global tariff rate from 10% to 15%, adding that the new duties would take effect immediately. <\/p>\n

However, it remained unclear whether formal documentation had been signed to confirm the timing.<\/p>\n

Tariff announcement and legal backdrop<\/h2>\n

Trump\u2019s decision came shortly after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down a broad set of his earlier trade measures.<\/p>\n

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said: \u201cI, as President of the United States of America, will be, effective immediately, raising the 10% Worldwide Tariff on Countries, many of which have been \u2018ripping\u2019 the U.S. off for decades, without retribution (until I came along!), to the fully allowed, and legally tested, 15% level.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also warned that additional levies could be introduced in the coming months, raising concerns that trade policy uncertainty may persist.<\/p>\n

The tariffs were imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, which allows the president to levy duties for up to 150 days before congressional approval is required. <\/p>\n

Market participants said this legal framework could continue to generate volatility.<\/p>\n

Europe voices concern<\/h2>\n

Officials in Europe expressed unease over the tariff increase, warning that transatlantic trade relations could be affected.<\/p>\n

The European Commission said in a statement on Saturday that \u201cthe current situation is not conducive to delivering \u2018fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial\u2019 transatlantic trade and investment\u201d and called for \u201cfull clarity\u201d from the US government.<\/p>\n

The statement reflected growing worries that escalating trade barriers could undermine existing agreements and disrupt supply chains.<\/p>\n

Gold rallies, Bitcoin slides<\/h2>\n

Commodities and digital assets reflected growing risk aversion following the tariff announcement.<\/p>\n

Gold prices jumped as investors sought safety. Spot gold advanced more than 1%, while gold futures climbed around 2%, driven by concerns over inflation and global growth prospects.<\/p>\n

Bitcoin, meanwhile, came under pressure. The cryptocurrency fell below $65,000 at one point before recovering above $66,000. <\/p>\n

It remained down about 2% on the day, extending a recent sell-off as risk appetite weakened.<\/p>\n

The divergence between gold and Bitcoin highlighted a broader shift toward traditional safe-haven assets.<\/p>\n

Volatility follows choppy session<\/h2>\n

Wall Street entered Monday\u2019s session following a volatile end to last week. <\/p>\n

On Friday, stocks initially rallied after the Supreme Court ruling, as investors anticipated a possible easing of trade tensions and potential refunds for companies affected by earlier tariffs.<\/p>\n

However, gains were uneven and fragile, reflecting uncertainty over how the administration would respond. <\/p>\n

Trump\u2019s weekend announcement quickly erased hopes that trade risks would recede.<\/p>\n

Market participants said policy unpredictability remains a key overhang for equities.<\/p>\n

Movers on Monday<\/h2>\n

Several individual stocks recorded sharp moves during the session.<\/p>\n

Shares of Arcellx surged 78% after Gilead Sciences agreed to acquire the company for $7.8 billion. <\/p>\n

The deal includes $115 per share in cash at closing and a contingent value right of $5 per share. <\/p>\n

Arcellx focuses on immunotherapies for cancer and other incurable diseases, and the transaction is expected to close in the second quarter.<\/p>\n

Novo Nordisk shares fell 14% after its weight-loss drug CagriSema failed to match results from a rival treatment developed by Eli Lilly and Company. <\/p>\n

Lilly\u2019s shares rose nearly 3% following the trial results.<\/p>\n

Domino\u2019s Pizza gained 4% after reporting US fourth-quarter sales growth of 3.7%, exceeding a 3.1% estimate compiled by FactSet.<\/p>\n

Revenue also beat expectations, coming in at $1.54 billion versus a $1.52 billion forecast.<\/p>\n

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