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flag Tariffs lower inflation short-term by reducing demand, but increase unemployment and slow growth, a new Fed study finds.

flag A new Federal Reserve study finds that tariffs can reduce inflation in the short term by acting as a demand shock, lowering economic activity and employment, contrary to the expectation that they raise prices. flag Analyzing 150 years of data, researchers found higher tariffs correlate with reduced inflation and increased unemployment, driven by falling consumer and investor confidence, lower stock prices, and reduced spending. flag While tariffs may raise costs for some industries, the overall decline in demand appears to outweigh these effects. flag The findings, relevant amid current trade policy debates, highlight a trade-off: lower inflation at the cost of weaker job growth and economic activity.

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