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Fed's Barkin Warns: Tariffs Threaten Inflation and Jobs

4/1/2025

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Thomas Barkin, Richmond Fed President, highlights economic risks from tariffs affecting inflation and employment.
The Fed keeps interest rates steady while revising growth forecasts down to 1.7%.
Tariffs on imported vehicles could significantly raise prices, impacting consumer spending and complicating Fed policies.
Declining survey response rates raise concerns about data reliability, though recent revisions align with pre-pandemic averages.

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Story summary

Thomas Barkin, Richmond Fed President, highlights economic risks from tariffs affecting inflation and employment.
The Fed keeps interest rates steady while revising growth forecasts down to 1.7%.
Tariffs on imported vehicles could significantly raise prices, impacting consumer spending and complicating Fed policies.
Declining survey response rates raise concerns about data reliability, though recent revisions align with pre-pandemic averages.