Trump to move fast on tariffs, says Wall Street firm, citing clients who met with ex-trade chief
Former U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer is apparently telling Wall Street money managers that if the Republican presidential nominee is reelected, he could start implementing his sweeping tariff proposals quickly after taking office, according to policy analysts at Piper Sandler. Trump claims his sweeping tariffs will rake in enough money to pay for an array of major tax cuts and other intitiatives. Lighthizer is seen as a top prospect for a number of senior roles in a potential second Trump administration. In this article DJT -0.01 (-0.04%) Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Robert Lighthizer, former US trade representative, speaks during an event with former US President Donald Trump, not pictured, at Precision Components Group in York, Pennsylvania, US, on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. Graeme Sloan | Bloomberg | Getty Images Donald Trump ’s longtime trade adviser is apparently telling Wall Street money managers that if the Republican presidential nominee is reelect