Inflation Is Rising. What Will That Mean for Trump’s Tariffs?

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  Fed Flags Rising Inflation Risks and Rising Uncertainty About Trump’s Policies

  Rates cuts are still on the menu, but like many businesses, Fed officials are having a tough time judging the impact of Trump’s tariff and immigration plans.
  
  Inc. - Feb. 20

• Trump’s tariffs spook consumers weary of inflation

  The high spirits that greeted the US president’s election triumph in November have faded
  
  Financial Times - 2d
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  The New York Times - 3d

• What Trump’s closer ties to Russia mean for China

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  Americans Brace for Inflation as Trump’s Tariffs Start to Take Effect

  More Americans are starting to brace for higher prices as President Trump’s policies begin to take effect.
  
  The New York Times - 2d
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  UK-US trade deal could mean tariffs 'not necessary', says Trump

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  BBC News - 16h
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  Inc. - 6d
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  Consumer confidence dips in Trump's first month as tariff threats drive inflation fears

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  The Hill - 6d

• Consumer confidence sinks to 8-month low on worries about inflation and Trump tariffs

  A postelection high in consumer confidence after the election of Donald Trump has petered out, as the public digests major upheavals in U.S. economic policies by the new White House.
  
  MarketWatch - 3d

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