Trump's tariffs "highly likely" to reignite inflation, Fed chair Powell says
- Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated that President Donald Trump's tariffs could lead to higher prices and hinder economic growth, necessitating difficult choices for the Fed between inflation and unemployment goals.
- Following Powell's remarks, US financial markets fell significantly, with the Nasdaq Composite down 3.4 percent as investor concerns about Trump's tariff strategy grew.
- Powell warned that the tariffs would likely cause a temporary rise in inflation and could potentially make achieving the Federal Reserve's dual mandates more challenging.
- He emphasized the importance of balancing maximum employment with price stability, noting tensions could arise from tariff impacts.
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Trump’s tariff gamble backfires as Fed Chair Jerome Powell issues stark economic warning
President Donald Trump’s ongoing tariff strategy faced a serious rebuke this week, as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a sober warning about the administration’s trade policies — and the economic turbulence they are fueling.Speaking Wednesday at the Economic Club of Chicago, Powell didn’t mince words. He warned that the White House’s escalating tariffs are “highly likely” to drive up inflation and slow economic growth. Financial mar…
Fed chair won’t take orders from Trump—and that’s got Trump fuming
President Donald Trump erupted at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell—again—after he correctly warned that Trump’s chaotic tariffs would fuel inflation and drag down the economy. Speaking Wednesday at the Economic Club of Chicago, Powell said that the...
Fed’s Williams sees no looming need to change monetary policy – Fox Business
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) -Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said Thursday he sees no imminent need for a change in central bank interest rate policy as Trump administration tariffs are likely to drive up inflation, weaken growth and push up unemployment. “I think monetary policy is well positioned,” Williams said in an interview on television channel Fox Business. “I don’t see any need to change the setting o…
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