A year-to-date assessment — and why tariffs helped the Treasury but as yet not the system If you look at the year-to-date (YTD) data, the message is fairly clear: higher tariffs have not worked so far. However, the reason is not just the outcome, but the structure and timing of the data itself. … [Read more...] about How Have Tariffs Worked So Far?
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Tariff Tensions and Fiscal Uncertainty Cloud US-EU Relations and trade deal
Uncertainty Cloud US-EU Relations over trade deals As of July 29, 2025, monetary policy watchers and market participants face a hazy horizon. Tariff uncertainty, a fragile US-EU trade framework, and unresolved issues around taxation of big tech add to the noise ahead of the next Personal Income and Spending report. Upcoming Report: Personal Income and Spending The … [Read more...] about Tariff Tensions and Fiscal Uncertainty Cloud US-EU Relations and trade deal