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Sign InUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the United States is likely to increase global import tariffs as early as this week. The anticipated move will raise duties beyond the current baseline of 10%, marking a significant shift in the administration's trade policy. This decision aims to adjust global import costs and bolster domestic industries through more aggressive trade measures. Market analysts expect the move to generate inflationary pressure within the US while weighing heavily on global trade partners. Consequently, the US Dollar may see safe-haven demand, while trade-sensitive currencies like the Euro and Yuan could face downward pressure. The implementation of these tariffs is poised to create significant volatility across global equity and currency markets in the coming days.