Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that President Trump's tariffs create significant economic uncertainty, justifying the Fed's cautious approach to interest rate cuts. Despite Trump's pressure for faster cuts, the Fed maintained rates last week, citing low unemployment and decent economic growth. Powell highlighted the unpredictability of tariff-induced inflation and the need to observe its impact on consumer prices. While some Fed governors favor quicker rate reductions, the prevailing view is to wait and see the effects of tariffs and other Trump administration policies before acting.

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