On the recordApril 20, 2025
the Fed’s caution is Trump’s own tariff agenda, which is highly likely to generate at least a temporary rise in inflation.
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cnn.comthe Fed’s caution is Trump’s own tariff agenda, which is highly likely to generate at least a temporary rise in inflation.
Powell linked Trump's tariff policies to inflation concerns.
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