The United States will likely implement a 15% global tariff rate this week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced in an interview with CNBC.

Bessent predicted that tariff rates, which had previously fallen following a Supreme Court ruling last month, would return to their prior levels within a five-month timeframe. "It's my strong belief that the tariff rates will be back to their old rate within five months," Bessent told the network.

The announcement represents a significant development in U.S. trade policy, as the administration moves to adjust tariff levels that had been reduced by recent legal proceedings. The timing suggests the new rate structure could take effect within days.

The Treasury Secretary's comments indicate the 15% rate is intended as a temporary measure while the administration works to restore previous tariff arrangements. The five-month timeline suggests officials expect to resolve the underlying issues that led to the initial rate reduction by the Supreme Court ruling.

The global nature of the tariff adjustment means it will affect imports from multiple countries and could have widespread implications for international trade relationships and domestic pricing across various sectors.