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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 - 1d -
Trump's China tariff increase affects Ford and GM vehicles, billions of dollars in auto parts
DETROIT — President Donald Trump’s move to impose 10% additional tariffs on imports from China this week affects a small number of U.S. vehicles.NBC News - 1d -
Trump's China tariff increase affects Ford and GM vehicles, billions of dollars in auto parts
The largest impact on vehicles is on Ford Motor's Lincoln Nautilus and General Motors' Buick Envision.CNBC - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Trump says Canada tariffs would fight fentanyl, though it's not a major source
Drug policy researcher Jonathan Caulkins said there were 21 large fentanyl seizures at the Mexican border for every one along the Canadian border.CBS News - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Inside Trump and Trudeau's conversations that led to pause on tariffs against Canada
President Trump has paused his planned tariffs against Canada after speaking with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste reports.CBS News - 2d -
Trump tariffs on Canada would jeopardize U.S. race to dominate artificial intelligence, former Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland says
Former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on Tuesday called for President Donald Trump to definitively take the threat of tariffs off the table.CNBC - 2d -
How Trump’s tariffs on Canada would protect the U.S. from China
Trump had to do something because Trudeau up to now has not been serious about dealing with America’s legitimate national security concerns.The Hill - 2d -
Trump’s threatened tariffs might not hit clothing retailers much now, but analysts warn price increases could backfire
Lots of clothes on store shelves could get a bit more expensive if new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump over the weekend eventually take hold. But after three years of price increases ...MarketWatch - 3d -
Trump’s tariff moves upend inflation expectations in financial markets
President Donald Trump’s weekend announcement of tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China translated into a shock for market-based inflation expectations, prompting traders to now expect an annual ...MarketWatch - 3d -
Will Trump's tariffs increase construction costs for Americans?
Americans may see an increase in costs for building materials after President Trump imposed new tariffs on Canada, which contributes lumber to the U.S. CBS News business contributor Javier David ...CBS News - 3d -
Here’s how much the planned Trump tariffs would add to the average car price
As Trump’s tariff plans rattle U.S. markets, here’s the math on the increase to the average price of a car in the U.S., according to analysts.MarketWatch - 3d -
Crypto prices fall as US tariff threat undercuts boost from Trump
Ether drops more than a fifth after traders dump risky assetsFinancial Times - 3d -
Trump faces backlash from business as tariffs ignite inflation fears
Experts warn aggressive trade measures against US allies will hurt consumers and roil supply chainsFinancial Times - 4d -
Tariffs Could Inflate Food Prices Despite Trump Pledge to Lower Costs
Though Trump pledged to lower grocery prices, tariffs could raise prices.Inc. - 5d -
Trump’s Tariffs Would Reverse Decades of Integration Between U.S. and Mexico
Ties between the United States and Mexico have deepened over 30 years of free trade, creating both benefits and irritants.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 - 6d -
Southwest Airlines expects slower pace of cost increases, but inflation persists
Southwest Airlines said Thursday that it faces higher costs in 2025 as inflation persists, but it managed to swing to a fourth-quarter profit due to a boost from lower fuel prices.MarketWatch - Jan. 30 -
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 -
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 -
Fed holds rates steady as Trump tariffs loom, economy hums
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday after price increases ticked up over the past three months, suggesting inflation may still have some life in it. Central bankers held rates ...The Hill - 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 -
Colombian president orders increase of import tariffs on US goods after Trump order
Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Sunday ordered an increase of import tariffs on goods from the United States in retaliation to President Trump's tariffs and sanctions. Petro, in a post on the ...The Hill - Jan. 26 -
Colombian president orders increase of import tariffs on US goods in retaliation to similar order from President Trump
Colombian president orders increase of import tariffs on US goods in retaliation to similar order from President TrumpABC News - Jan. 26 -
A Fed on Hold, for Now, Eyes Strong Jobs, Easing Inflation
Economic trends appear to be moving in the right direction, and the central bank is likely to adopt a hands-off approach at its meeting next week.Inc. - Jan. 24 -
Trump’s Mexico tariffs would shift plants to Asia, warns car parts maker
Sumitomo Electric head says president’s proposed 25% duty would amount to the US ‘strangling’ itselfFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
Dimon defends Trump tariffs: 'National security trumps a little bit more inflation'
JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Wednesday weighed in on President Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China among other nations, saying national security benefits would outweigh any ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
U.S. crude oil falls as Trump weighs tariffs, aims to boost energy production
Oil prices are down as Trump moves to implement his trade and energy agenda.CNBC - Jan. 21 -
Trump's picks are grilled on climate, tariffs and inflation in third day of hearings
The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold Day 2 of the confirmation hearing for Pam Bondi's expected nomination for attorney general.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
CPI Rose in December, a Sign the Fed’s Inflation Fight Has Stalled
The Consumer Price Index rose 2.9 percent from a year earlier, but a measure of underlying inflation was more encouraging.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
CPI Rose in December, a Sign the Fed’s Inflation Fight Has Stalled
The Consumer Price Index rose 2.9 percent from a year earlier, but a measure of underlying inflation was more encouraging.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
China's Export Boom Means Trump Tariffs Would Hit Beijing Where It Hurts
The country’s economy is increasingly reliant on foreign demand for goods pouring out of Chinese factories.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 12 -
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 -
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 sees cooler inflation despite higher forecasts
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller doubled down on more rate cuts and cooling inflation following higher price projections from the central bank and growing expectations among investors ...The Hill - 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 -
China’s currency hits 16-month low on Trump tariff fears
Renminbi under pressure from stronger dollar and concerns about incoming US president’s trade plansFinancial Times - Jan. 8