Jerome Powell actually said...

I think it would remove uncertainty about our trade policy with Mexico and Canada to have that pass.

Powell believes USMCA passage would clarify trade policies positively.

07/09/2019

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It would be inappropriate for us to comment on the policy of tariffs.

For the time being, we are well positioned to wait to learn more about the likely course of the economy before considering any adjustments t...

increases in tariffs this year are likely to push up prices and weigh on economic activity

We will get to a place where we cut rates.