Hassett says New York Fed staff should be disciplined over study finding Americans paid for Trump’s tariffs
Why it matters
Hassett, a former Trump economist, is criticizing New York Fed staff over a study that found Americans paid for Trump's tariffs, which may impact the upcoming Supreme Court ruling on tariffs.
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Market impact analysis based on bearish sentiment with 80% confidence.
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MarketWatch
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Hassett says New York Fed staff should be disciplined over study finding Americans paid for Trump’s tariffs
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Bearish · 80%
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2026-02-18 16:54
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Original source
Trump economist’s criticism comes ahead of possible Supreme Court ruling on tariffs this week.
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Original article published by MarketWatch on February 18, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.