Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Tariffs Could Undermine Inflation Progress And Delay Interest Rate Cuts Amid Rising Economic Uncertainty

About Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Tariffs Could Undermine Inflation Progress And Delay Interest Rate Cuts Amid Rising Economic Uncertainty

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has voiced concerns about the impact of potential tariffs on inflation progress. She emphasized that new tariffs could reverse recent inflation declines and introduce uncertainty into future interest rate decisions. Cook highlighted that inflation has cooled recently, with core prices at 2.5% and headline inflation at 2.1%. She warned that rising economic uncertainty may delay upcoming interest rate cuts, underlining the importance of cautious policy planning in a volatile environment.