February 18, 2026

WH adviser Hassett urges 'discipline' for Fed economists over tariff study

President Donald Trump's top economist on Wednesday urged that Federal Reserve economists be punished for research last week that showed American companies and consumers paying for nearly all the new tariffs imposed by the White House last year.

WH adviser Hassett urges 'discipline' for Fed economists over tariff study

TL;DR

  • Top economist for President Donald Trump called for punishment of Federal Reserve economists.
  • The call followed research showing American companies and consumers paid for nearly all new tariffs.
  • The tariffs were imposed by the White House last year.

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