Tariffs are a hot topic in America, leading UWL to host a discussion about their effect on the economy

Tariffs are a hot topic in America, leading UWL to host a discussion about their effect on the economy

WIZMnews.com Are tariffs good for the economy, or a bad thing? An audience at UW-La Crosse heard mixed opinions on the need for tariffs, during a panel discussion on Wednesday at Centennial Hall. Associate professor Sheida Teimouri is chair of the economics department at UWL, and was an organizer of the event. She says the program presented just before spring break was organized quickly, while Washington is busy debating tariffs on other countri…

America's top central banker has more clearly described on Wednesday than ever the consequences of Trump's aggressive trade policy for the American economy.

Already in the past, Fed boss Powell had spoken negatively about US tariffs. Now he warned again: The consequences of the customs dispute could be "greater than expected". His relationship with US President Trump is considered burdened.

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US economic growth will be hit and prices will rise for consumers as a result of new tariffs on imports of goods, the head of America's central bank has warned. Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve (FED), said the taxes recently announced by President Donald Trump were higher than the bank had expected, surpassing the higher end of its estimates. His comments come as the culmination of turmoil on global stock markets as investors re…

The introduction of new duties initiated by the Donald Trump administration may lead to a slowdown in the US economy, an increase in unemployment and inflation. This was stated by the head of the US Federal Reserve System Jerome Powell, as quoted by CNN. [see_also ids="636638"] The official noted that the tariffs that are currently being implemented or are under consideration pose a threat to the stability of the economy. He stressed that the bu…