TechFlow news, on January 14, according to foreign media citing sources familiar with the matter, Trump's economic team is discussing gradually increasing tariff rates month by month. A phased increase in tariffs aims to strengthen negotiation leverage while helping to avoid a surge in inflation. One idea under consideration, according to insiders, involves creating a timetable for raising tariffs by approximately 2% to 5% each month, utilizing executive authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The proposal is still at an early stage and has not yet been presented to Trump, who has not evaluated or approved the gradual tariff concept. Advisors involved in the plan include Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent, National Economic Council Director nominee Kevin Hassett, and Council of Economic Advisers Chair nominee Stephen Miran.
In addition, according to The Washington Post, Trump is expected to issue an executive order on his first day in office regarding de-banking and repealing the controversial cryptocurrency accounting policy that requires banks holding digital assets to treat them as liabilities.
