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Fed Faces Tough Choices Amid Trump’s Tariff Rollout: Recession or Stagflation?

by Team Lumida
May 6, 2025
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Powell Signals Patience: Fed to Lower Rates ‘Over Time’

FILE PHOTO: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds a press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on interest rate policy in Washington, U.S., September 18, 2024. REUTERS/Tom Brenner/File Photo

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  • President Trump’s haphazard tariff rollout has placed the Federal Reserve in a difficult position, forcing it to choose between addressing a potential recession or managing stagflation.
  • The Fed is likely to maintain its current interest rate stance, avoiding premature rate cuts to ensure inflation remains under control.
  • Tariffs and supply disruptions are expected to push up prices in the short term, while uncertainty could dampen economic activity, creating stagflation risks.
  • Fed officials are divided on how to respond, with some advocating patience until clear signs of economic weakness emerge, while others suggest a more proactive approach to support growth.
  • Fed Chair Jerome Powell faces challenges in communicating the central bank’s strategy, balancing inflation vigilance with the need to cushion the economy if the labor market deteriorates.

What Happened?

The Federal Reserve is grappling with a lose-lose scenario as President Trump’s tariffs disrupt the economy. The tariffs are expected to drive up prices in the short term while creating uncertainty that could slow economic growth. This leaves the Fed with two difficult options: maintain high interest rates to fight inflation or cut rates to cushion the economy against a potential recession.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues are expected to extend their wait-and-see approach at this week’s policy meeting, emphasizing the need for concrete data—particularly on the labor market—before making any decisions on rate cuts.

The Fed’s cautious stance reflects lessons from past missteps, such as its delayed response to inflation during the pandemic recovery. However, some officials, like Fed Governor Christopher Waller, argue that today’s situation is different, with no clear mechanism for sustained price increases beyond the initial tariff-driven spike.


Why It Matters?

The Fed’s response to the current economic environment will have significant implications for inflation, employment, and overall economic stability. If the central bank acts too soon to cut rates, it risks fueling inflationary pressures. Conversely, waiting too long could deepen a potential recession, especially if the labor market weakens further.

The uncertainty surrounding the duration and magnitude of tariff-driven price increases complicates the Fed’s decision-making process. Officials must also manage public and market expectations, as inflation expectations play a critical role in determining future price trends.

For businesses and consumers, the Fed’s actions will influence borrowing costs, spending, and investment decisions, making its strategy a key factor in navigating the economic fallout from the tariffs.


What’s Next?

The Fed will closely monitor labor market data and consumer spending trends to assess the impact of tariffs and determine the appropriate timing for any rate adjustments. Powell and other officials will also refine their communication strategy to balance inflation vigilance with the need to support economic growth.

The next policy meeting on interest rates will be critical in shaping the Fed’s approach, as divisions among officials over the transitory nature of tariff-driven price increases could influence the pace and direction of future decisions.

Meanwhile, the broader economic impact of Trump’s tariffs will remain a key focus, with businesses and policymakers evaluating their effects on supply chains, prices, and global trade dynamics.

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