US Trade Policy / Macroeconomics

The recent exposure to tariffs and trade war volatility is just the beginning. There will be short-term economic pain, which is expected to lead to long-term gain. If tariffs impact consumers, it will cause CPI data to reflect this, forcing the Federal Reserve to intervene. This process will unfold as a prolonged 'domino effect' over a period of time, rather than a quick resolution, due to it being a negotiating tactic.