The Alfa™ Angle - How Trump's tariffs will affect inflation and the economy
President Trump's latest round of sweeping tariff hikes, announced July 31, 2025, come at a fragile moment for the United States economy. Inflationary pressures, combined with a lower than expected jobs number, leaves a lot for the Fed to juggle. Though Chairman Jerome Powell has signaled that the central bank is "looking through" tariffs for now, understanding everything that might affect these numbers is critical.