On May 12, Federal Reserve Governor Kuger stated that the Federal Reserve is closely monitoring changes in trade policy and their impact on productivity and economic outlook. Maintaining stable long-term inflation expectations is crucial.
The uncertainty of tariffs has affected the economy, and progress in inflation decline has slowed. The labor market conditions are generally stable, making it difficult to assess the basic growth situation of the economy. Changes in trade policy could lead to rising prices and slowing economic growth.