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As President Donald Trump readies new tariffs, we examine the impact of his first-term tariffs
Economists say Trump’s second-term tariffs, if carried out as promised, could put even more downward pressure on the economy, because he’s framed them as across-the-board, rather than targeted to ...
Bank of Canada cuts rates, says tariffs could stoke persistent inflation
The Bank of Canada on Wednesday trimmed its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 3%, cut growth forecasts and said it was ...
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady as Trump tariffs loom and inflation fears linger
Federal Reserve policymakers voted Wednesday to hold interest rates steady in its first rate decision of the year.
Trump says Powell and Fed ‘failed to stop the problem they created’ on inflation
President Donald Trump wasted no time criticizing the Fed after it held rates steady Wednesday, arguing Jerome Powell and the ...
Fed holds rates steady as Trump tariffs loom, economy hums
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday after price increases ticked up over the last three months, ...
The Economist6d
Do tariffs raise inflation?
For a start, firms usually pass on tariffs by raising prices. During Mr Trump’s last sortie against Chinese manufacturing in ...
Fed likely to hold rates steady despite Trump call for cuts as it awaits tariff, immigration changes
Outside of a U.S. President bending norms, the Fed also faces challenges in achieving its economic objectives. Inflation ...
History Shows Little Impact From Tariffs on Inflation, Analyst Says
Markets are puzzled about how inflationary President Trump’s tariffs could be, with some analysts playing down their impact on prices.
Trump’s Tariffs Scramble Fed’s Interest Rate Calculus
Economists predict that the Trump administration’s trade policies could push up prices for consumers, making it harder for ...
Fed hold rates steady, says job market is ‘solid’ while inflation ‘remains somewhat elevated’
It's a sign of a more cautious approach as the Federal Reserve seeks to gauge where inflation is headed and what policies ...
Fed's drops line on making progress on inflation
The Federal Reserve's typically bland public statement after it votes on U.S. interest rates dropped a line about making progress on lowering inflation. In December, the Fed said, "Inflation has made ...