Fed Chair Powell Links Trump’s Tariffs to Increased Inflation

Fed Chair Powell Links Trump’s Tariffs to Increased Inflation

Jerome Powell states that tariffs imposed by President Trump are contributing to higher overall U.S. inflation levels.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Inflation: The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power.
  • Tariffs: Taxes imposed on imported goods, often used to protect domestic industries or influence trade balances.
  • Federal Reserve Chair: The head of the U.S. central banking system, responsible for guiding monetary policy and economic strategy.