Trump, Inflation and tariff

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Powell Says Trump’s Tariffs Raise Risks of Faster Inflation and Slower Growth
Jerome H. Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, says the central bank’s “obligation” is to ensure that a “one-time increase in the price level does not become an ongoing inflation problem.”
Federal Reserve chief says Trump tariffs likely to raise inflation and slow US economic growth
US Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the Trump administration’s expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth.
Trump's sweeping tariffs could mean a US recession, much higher inflation: Economists
The most far-reaching version of Trump’s strategy would raise the effective, or average, tariff on U.S. imports to about 20%, comparable to the heavy import duties the nation imposed in the 1930s and that contributed to the Great Depression, Zandi said. Before Trump took office, the average U.S. tariff rate was about 3%.

Trump, tariffs

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Trump goes all in with bet that the heavy price of tariffs will pay off for Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) — Not even 24 hours after his party lost a key Wisconsin race and underperformed in Florida, President Donald Trump followed the playbook that has defined his political career: He doubled down.
Americans were apprehensive of Trump’s tariffs even before this week’s fallout
A series of recent polls showed Americans were wary of tariffs, even before the president launched his plan to realign the global trade order.
Fareed’s take: Trump’s tariffs will bring America back to the 19th century
President Trump often complains of an America in decline, but it is America’s economic heft that has allowed him to bully the world with enormous tariffs, Fareed argues. In reality, it is the tariffs themselves that might contribute to an American decline.
Fed chair says Trump tariffs will likely raise inflation, slow economy
U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the Trump administration's expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and ...
Trump tariffs live updates: Universal 10% tariffs take effect
The fallout continues after President Donald Trump's unveiling of severe tariffs against virtually all U.S. trading partners.
Fed's Powell addresses Trump's tariffs, says officials' job is to contain inflation
Fed Chair Powell said the economy is in a "good place," and officials must keep controlled. His remarks suggest fewer rate ...
Fed chair warns Trump's tariffs will worsen inflation and lower economic growth
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned Friday that Trump's strict tariffs will worsen inflation and lower economic ...
Stocks Nosedive As Powell Warns Trump Tariffs Risk Higher Inflation: Live Updates
Fed Chair Jerome Powell warns Trump's tariffs may raise inflation, slow growth; S&P 500 falls 4% as economic outlook dims.
Trump tariffs to slow Australia's economy but recession not expected, Treasurer says
Australia will be able to manage the direct impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs but economic growth will take a ...
Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote US manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars
President Donald Trump has announced far-reaching new tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners — including a 34% tax on ...
Here's what the smartest people in markets and economics are saying about Trump's tariffs
Here's what big names in business and economics have been saying: Business Roundtable. Joshua Bolten, the CEO of Business ...