Trump to raise global tariffs. And, most say the state of the union is weak, poll says

By Brittney Melton

President Trump speaks during the National Governors Association Evening Dinner and Reception in the East Room of the White House on Feb. 21, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Trump is hosting the governors in Washington for the annual National Governors Association meetings.

President Trump says he is raising global tariffs to 15%. And ahead of the president’s address tomorrow, most Americans say the state of the union is not strong, according to an NPR poll.

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Source:: https://www.npr.org/2026/02/23/g-s1-111152/up-first-newsletter-trump-tariffs-china-state-of-the-union-winter-games-fcc