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Top Fed official says it would be ‘mistake’ to ignore Donald Trump’s tariffs
Austan Goolsbee warns it is ‘dangerous’ to overlook potential supply shocks triggered by trade warFinancial Times - 8h -
Fed officials are raising concerns about the impact Trump's tariffs could have on inflation
Federal Reserve officials take great pains not to comment on fiscal policy, but the looming threat from tariffs is forcing their hand.CNBC - 4h -
From lip balm to sneakers, here's how Trump's China tariffs could raise prices
U.S. consumers could start seeing price hikes on a wide variety of goods made in China after the United States began collecting a 10% tariff Tuesday on all Chinese imports, reigniting a trade war ...NBC News - 1d -
The Fed could find itself in a policy Catch-22 if tariffs spike inflation and slow growth
Many economists expect the tariffs both to raise prices and shave the pace of gross domestic product.CNBC - 1d -
Trump tariffs could raise medication costs and exacerbate shortages, drug trade groups warn
The U.S. relies heavily on other countries for pharmaceutical products, especially for generic drugs.CNBC - 2d -
How could Trump's tariffs impact trade at the U.S.-Mexico border?
President Trump has announced a month-long pause on tariffs against Mexico. CBS News' Jason Allen is in Laredo, Texas, with a look at the transport routes across the southern border.CBS News - 2d -
How Trump's tariffs could impact home construction prices
President Trump's tariffs on Canada could impact new home construction costs. James W. Tobin, the president and CEO of the National Association of Home Builders, joins CBS News with more.CBS News - 2d -
How President Trump's new tariffs could impact your finances
CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss how tariffs could affect your finances.CBS News - 2d -
Tariffs Could Inflate Food Prices Despite Trump Pledge to Lower Costs
Though Trump pledged to lower grocery prices, tariffs could raise prices.Inc. - 4d -
How Trump’s proposed tariffs could impact prices and your wallet
President Trump is fulfilling a campaign promise to impose major tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China that economists say will likely raise the price you pay on a number of items. NBC’s Christine ...NBC News - 4d -
How could tariffs impact Americans and the economy?
The Trump administration's sweeping tariffs on the U.S.'s three biggest trading partners, Canada, Mexico and China, are set to go into effect on Saturday. David Wessel, senior fellow for economic ...CBS News - 5d -
Trump Tariffs Could Hurt Oil Companies and Raise Gas Prices
Some oil refineries will probably struggle to replace imported crude oil if President Trump imposes 25 percent tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico.The New York Times - 5d -
High Inflation and New Tariffs Will Make the Fed’s Job Tougher
Fresh tariffs amid high inflation are making the Fed’s job uniquely difficult and feeding uncertainty about what to expect for interest rates this year.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada may not include oil: 'Oil is going to have nothing to do with it as far as I’m concerned'
The president confirmed his long-threatened tariffs will come into effect on Saturday, and said they “may or may not rise with time.”CNBC - 5d -
Trump says the Fed "has failed" to stop inflation
After three consecutive interest rate cuts, the Federal Reserve has decided to hit the pause button, citing a solid job market and stubborn inflation. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly ...CBS News - Jan. 29 -
Tesla's CFO says tariffs would 'have an impact' on company's profitability
Tesla's finance chief said on Wednesday that the company's profitability could take a hit if the new presidential administration implements tariffs.CNBC - Jan. 30 -
Trump accuses Fed, Powell of creating inflation on heels of rate decision
Trump, who appointed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, has called for lower interest rates and said the president should get a say on the Fed's rate decisions.CNBC - Jan. 29 -
The Fed is getting a warning from another central bank about Trump’s tariff plan
All eyes were on the Federal Reserve’s first policy update of the new year on Wednesday, but the Bank of Canada also drew its fair amount of attention.MarketWatch - Jan. 29 -
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 officials to cut rates.The New York Times - Jan. 29 -
DeepSeek raises national security concerns, U.S. officials say
Lawmakers and experts say China's DeepSeek AI app could expose U.S. users to risks and promote censorship.CBS News - Jan. 28 -
FBI insider raises concerns about Kash Patel's role in hostage rescue
An FBI whistleblower is accusing Kash Patel, President Trump's nominee to lead the bureau, of violating government protocol by commenting publicly about an ongoing hostage rescue in 2020. CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 27 -
FBI insider raises concern about Kash Patel's role in hostage rescues
Senate Democrats are asking for documents related to allegations the nominee to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, prematurely confirmed hostage rescue details.CBS News - Jan. 27 -
How Trump's tariffs could impact your wallet
President Trump has promised to make tariffs a central part of his economic and foreign policy. NBC News' Zinhle Essamuah explains how tariffs work and how they could impact your personal finances.NBC News - Jan. 27 -
Trump tariffs could raise prices on technology like laptops, smartphones and AI
Trade groups and consultants warn that trade wars spurred by Trump's tariffs could slow global commerce and raise prices for consumers.CNBC - Jan. 27 -
Inflation Isn’t Trump’s Primary Concern. Here’s What That Means for Consumer Prices
Despite Trump’s flurry of executive orders, none touched on inflation or consumer costs.Inc. - Jan. 26 -
Los Angeles wildfires raise concerns about the toxic pollutants they could be unleashing
The infernal blazes burning in Southern California are raising concerns about the potential airborne hazards they may be leaving behind. Even once the fires are ultimately extinguished, experts ...The Hill - Jan. 26 -
How President Trump's potential tariffs could impact car prices
President Trump spoke at the World Economic Forum on Thursday about tariffs, which could drive up car costs. With higher prices on new cars, used ones could also spike due to demand. CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 24 -
Why Trump's tariff threat could raise car prices significantly
Some of the biggest car brands, including Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, have plants in Mexico and Canada.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
How Trump's proposed tariffs could raise U.S. car prices
The average price of a new car in the U.S. is more than $49,000, and President Trump's proposal to increase tariffs on Mexico and Canada could raise car prices even higher. Kelly O'Grady examines why.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
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Trump promised to lower gas prices — but his tariffs could help raise them instead
President Donald Trump’s “drill, baby, drill” pledge is well known, but drivers may end up paying more at the pump in the coming months despite his plans to lift U.S. oil production.MarketWatch - Jan. 22 -
Fed’s Collins says her concerns about labor-market fragility have decreased
The U.S. labor market remains healthy and the Federal Reserve can take a gradual and patient approach to future rate cuts, Boston Fed President Susan Collins said Thursday.MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
Trump's IRS pick raises concerns about qualifications, Sen. Warren says
The background of Billy Long, an ex-congressman and auctioneer, raises questions about his qualifications, Sen. Warren says.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Fed braces for Trump inflation bump
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Fed frets about impact of Trump policies on inflation Central bank officials ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Fed officials are worried about the inflation impacts from Trump's policies, minutes show
Federal Reserve officials at their December meeting expressed concern about inflation and the impact that President-elect Donald Trump’s policies could have, indicating that they would be moving ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Most Fed officials were worried about higher inflation, but not enough to put rate hikes on the table, minutes of December meeting show
“Almost all” Fed officials judged that the upside risks to inflation had increased, according to minutes of the Fed’s December meeting released Wednesday.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Fed officials are worried about the inflation impacts from Trump's policies, minutes show
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its December meeting.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Fed’s Waller backs more rate cuts, says he doesn’t think proposed Trump tariffs will spark inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Wednesday that he doesn’t think that proposed import tariffs from the incoming Trump administration will lead to upward pressure on inflation.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
‘Inflation levels seem to be increasing’: Businesses are worried about tariffs and rising prices.
The holiday shopping season gave a boost to service-oriented companies in December, but top executives were wary of potential Trump tariffs and a recent uptick in inflation.MarketWatch - Jan. 7
