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Trump's Tariffs Threaten Inflation, Risk Stagflation, Warns Fed
4/10/2025
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- President Trump's 10% tariffs may exacerbate inflation and hinder economic growth, warn Federal Reserve officials.
- Fed President Austan Goolsbee cautioned about a potential "stagflation" scenario, complicating interest rate strategies.
- The Fed's target rate is set at 4.25%-4.5%, with no immediate cuts planned amid market fluctuations.
- Recent data indicates increasing inflation expectations, driven by tariffs and ongoing trade tensions with China.
