https://newyork365.info/2026/02/21/hassett-demands-accountability-for-fed-staff-over-claims-on-us-tariff-costs/
Federal Reserve official Kevin Hassett has stirred controversy by suggesting that Fed staffers who report that the United States bears the cost of tariffs should face disciplinary action. In remarks highlighted by Politico, Hassett challenged the narrative that American consumers and businesses ultimately pay for tariffs imposed on imports, raising questions about clarity and accountability within the central bank. The comments have ignited debate among economists and policymakers over the appropriate role of Fed communications in the politically charged climate of trade policy.
Hassett Criticizes Fed Staff for Misleading Tariff Cost Data
Kevin Hassett, former chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, has publicly challenged Federal Reserve staff for what he describes as a “essential error” in their assessment of tariff-related economic costs. Hassett argues that Fed reports misleadingly suggest American consumers fully bear the brunt of tariff…
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Author : Noah Rodriguez
Publish date : 2026-02-21 00:11:00
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