According to recent reports, the Trump economic team is deliberating on implementing a series of incremental tariff increases aimed at enhancing negotiation dynamics while mitigating potential inflationary spikes. Sources indicate that the proposed strategy entails a structured timetable with monthly tariff hikes ranging from 2% to 5%, leveraging the authorities granted under the U.S. International Emergency Economic Powers Act. At present, this proposal remains in its preliminary stages, with no formal submission to Trump for evaluation. Key advisors to this initiative include Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bennett, National Economic Council Director nominee Kevin Hassett, and Chairman nominee Stephen Milne.
Additionally, The Washington Post has highlighted that Trump may issue an executive order upon taking office, aimed at reevaluating cryptocurrency regulatory frameworks. This order is expected to advocate for the decentralization of cryptocurrency policies and potentially eliminate contentious accounting practices necessitating banks to categorize crypto assets as liabilities.