Fed's Cook Warns Tariffs May Hurt Productivity and Increase Inflation

Reported about 21 hours ago

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook cautioned that President Trump's trade policies could hinder U.S. productivity and potentially lead to higher interest rates due to increased inflation in a less efficient economy. Speaking at a conference, Cook noted that uncertainty around trade policies might deter investment while rising costs of imported goods could delay productivity-enhancing projects, ultimately impacting technological innovation and overall economic competitiveness.

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