US Tariffs: Trump’s Hit List Remains Fluid

Washington: One of US President Donald Trump’s top economic advisers declined to say how many countries would be targeted by the President’s promised reciprocal tariffs this week and suggested the plans remain fluid. “President Trump is going to decide how many countries,” National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said during an appearance on Fox News on Sunday.

Hassett appeared to indicate the President has not made any final decisions.”President Trump has a long-run vision of the golden age of America, and we’re working really, really hard to get it out there in time. But I can’t give you any forward-looking guidance on what’s going to happen this week. The President has got a lot of analysis before him, and he’s going to make the right choice.”

Hassett also expressed confidence that Congressional Republicans will be able to pass the President’s tax plan, highlighting Trump’s proposed provisions for no taxes on Social Security, tips or overtime pays.Hassett predicted the plan could pass as soon as this summer.