Trump’s tariff team studying gradual hikes of 2 to 5% per month

Bloomberg with the info on a plan to gradually raise tariffs by 2 to 5% a month.

In brief:

Advisors on Trump’s incoming economic team are considering a gradual implementation of tariffs, increasing them incrementally each month. This approach is intended to strengthen their negotiating position while minimizing the risk of sudden inflation, according to sources familiar with the discussions.

One concept involves a plan to raise tariffs by 2% to 5% per month, using executive powers granted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The idea is still in its early stages and has not yet been formally presented to Trump, indicating that the strategy is in the initial phase of consideration.

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.