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The Fed Debates Trump's Tariff Impact on Inflation

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

3 months ago


The Federal Reserve is experiencing internal disagreements over the potential inflationary consequences of the tariff increases promised by Donald Trump. Some officials downplay the risks, while others fear a resurgence of inflation in an already strained economic context.

Divergences within the Fed

From OECD headquarters in Paris, Fed Governor Christopher Waller addressed the thorny issue of tariffs. He attempted to soothe market concerns by stating that these tariff increases would not have a 'significant and lasting effect' on US inflation. This stance contrasts with Fed Chair Jerome Powell's mid-December concerns about the uncertainties surrounding Trump's protectionist measures. 'We do not know what will be taxed, coming from which country, and for how long. We do not know either if there will be retaliatory measures or how these taxes will impact consumer prices,' he noted. With inflation currently at 2.4% year-on-year, proposed tariffs – potentially up to 100% on certain Chinese products – could indeed have significant repercussions.

Impact on Financial Markets

The uncertainty surrounding future US trade policy is already weighing on stock markets. Investors are particularly concerned about the proposed national economic emergency declaration, which would give Donald Trump significant latitude to impose tariffs. This prospect directly affects the Fed’s interest rate strategy.

Fed's Strategy Amidst Uncertainty

After three consecutive interest rate cuts, the Fed now anticipates only two reductions of 25 basis points for 2025, keeping rates in a range of 4.25% to 4.50%. Wall Street analysts remain cautious, anticipating a pause in the upcoming end-of-January meeting. This wait-and-see approach reflects concerns about the potential impact of protectionist measures on price stability. The division within the Fed over the inflationary impact of tariffs illustrates the complexity of the challenge facing the monetary institution. In a context of political transition and economic uncertainty, the Fed will have to navigate carefully between maintaining price stability and supporting growth.

Internal disagreements within the Fed highlight the complexity of assessing the real impact of tariff measures on the American economy. In an uncertain environment, analysts struggle to precisely measure the cascading effects on supply chains and consumer prices, which further fuels uncertainty.

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