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Trump Team Studies Gradual Tariff Hikes Under Emergency Powers

The Straits Times

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January 15, 2025

Members of US President-elect Donald Trump's incoming economic team are discussing slowly ramping up tariffs month by month, a gradual approach aimed at boosting negotiating leverage while helping avoid a spike in inflation, according to people familiar with the matter.

One idea involves a schedule of graduated tariffs increasing by about 2 per cent to 5 per cent a month and would rely on executive authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the people said.

The proposal is in its early stages and has not yet been presented to Trump, the people said - a sign that a monthly stepped approach is early in the deliberation process.

Advisers working on the plan include Mr. Scott Bessent, the nominee for Treasury secretary, Mr. Kevin Hassett, set to be director of the National Economic Council, and Mr. Stephen Miran, nominated to lead the Council of Economic Advisers, said the people, who requested anonymity to discuss internal deliberations.

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