Fed Governor Stephen Miran criticized colleagues for linking tariffs to inflation forecasts, arguing that such selective focus undermines the Fed’s political neutrality. Speaking at the IIF forum, he said either all policy actions should be discussed equally or none at all to preserve institutional credibility. The remarks emerged amid tensions over how policymakers should weigh administration policies while maintaining an apolitical stance. Miran’s critique highlights internal fault lines over communication strategy in a politically charged environment.
Fed Governor Stephen Miran criticized colleagues for linking tariffs to inflation forecasts, arguing that such selective focus undermines the Fed’s political neutrality. Speaking at the IIF forum, he said either all policy actions should be discussed equally or none at all to preserve institutional credibility. The remarks emerged amid tensions over how policymakers should weigh administration policies while maintaining an apolitical stance. Miran’s critique highlights internal fault lines over communication strategy in a politically charged environment.
Miran cautions that selective tariff focus could compromise Fed neutrality and communication discipline.
Fed Governor Stephen Miran criticized colleagues for linking tariffs to inflation forecasts, arguing that such selective focus undermines the Fed’s political neutrality. Speaking at the IIF forum, he said either all policy actions should be discussed equally or none at all to preserve institutional credibility. The remarks emerged amid tensions over how policymakers should weigh administration policies while maintaining an apolitical stance. Miran’s critique highlights internal fault lines over communication strategy in a politically charged environment.
Fed Governor Stephen Miran criticized colleagues for linking tariffs to inflation forecasts, arguing that such selective focus undermines the Fed’s political neutrality. Speaking at the IIF forum, he said either all policy actions should be discussed equally or none at all to preserve institutional credibility. The remarks emerged amid tensions over how policymakers should weigh administration policies while maintaining an apolitical stance. Miran’s critique highlights internal fault lines over communication strategy in a politically charged environment.