Top Fed official plays down inflation risks from Trump tariffs

• Fed officials worry about inflation sparked by Trump’s tariffs and economic plans

  The central bank is having a tough time gauging the impact of Trump’s plans on the economy.
  
  MarketWatch - 22h
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  Fed officials are worried about tariffs' impact on inflation and see rate cuts on hold, minutes show

  Federal Reserve officials in January agreed they would need to see inflation come down more before lowering interest rates further, and expressed concern about the impact President Donald Trump’s ...
  
  NBC News - 1d

• Fed officials are worried about tariffs' impact on inflation and see rate cuts on hold, minutes show

  The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its January meeting.
  
  CNBC - 21h
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  Canada and Mexico tariffs risk inflating US housing crisis, Trump is warned

  Exclusive: Dozens of congressional Democrats urge president to reconsider threatened import duties on US’s two largest trading partners. Pressing ahead with steep tariffs on Canada and Mexico ...
  
  The Guardian - Feb. 12
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  Trump doubles down on reciprocal tariffs, vowing a 'level playing field'

  President Trump defended his presidential memorandum proposing reciprocal tariffs in a Truth Social post Saturday, saying the move will ensure a "level playing field for American workers." Trump ...
  
  The Hill - 4d

• What does the Fed really think about Trump tariffs and inflation? We’re about to get more clues.

  Inquiring minds want to know: What do Federal Reserve leaders think about President Trump’s tariffs and how they will affect inflation? And how will they react if he imposes stiff sanctions on ...
  
  MarketWatch - 1d
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  Markets Play Down the Hit From Trump’s Latest Trade Fight

  Global markets are in a wait-and-see mode as President Trump vows to slap steel and aluminum tariffs, among other levies, on trading partners.
  
  The New York Times - Feb. 10
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  Fed officials seek ‘further progress’ on inflation before cutting rates

  Minutes from January meeting show US central bankers back ‘careful’ approach on reducing borrowing costs
  
  Financial Times - 1d
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  Trump’s Tariff Plan Is Looking Potentially Disastrous for Inflation

  Here’s why Trump’s opening tariff salvo will likely hurt U.S. consumers.
  
  Inc. - Feb. 6

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