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*US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's Stark Warning: Tariffs Could Spark Economic Turmoil* ๐จ
The total tariff rate on China will rise to 54% ๐จ๐ณ, while the European Union will face a 20% rate ๐ช๐บ, Japan 24% ๐ฏ๐ต, India 26% ๐ฎ๐ณ, South Korea 25% ๐ฐ๐ท, Taiwan 32% ๐น๐ผ, Thailand 36% ๐น๐ญ, and Vietnam 46% ๐ป๐ณ.
China's Retaliation
China has announced an additional 34% tax on goods imported from the US ๐บ๐ธ, escalating the global trade war ๐ช๏ธ.
Economic Impact
Powell believes the tariffs may lead to structural consequences that could slow down economic growth ๐, emphasizing the Fed's responsibility to maintain long-term price stability ๐ธ.
What's Next?
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged in the short term ๐ but may consider rate cuts later in 2025, depending on inflation and labor market data ๐. Some experts predict a 25-basis-point cut in June, while others suggest the Fed may not make any moves at all due to the tariffs' impact on inflation ๐ค.
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