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Tariff impact on Eurozone inflation to unravel over time: Lagarde

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  • 17 Apr 2025 19:05
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ECB President Christine Lagarde says the effect of US trade tariffs on eurozone inflation remains uncertain and will become clearer in the future, highlighting ongoing economic unpredictability.

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  • President of European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, addresses the media during a press conference after an ECB's governing council meeting in Frankfurt, Germany, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP)
    President of European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, addresses the media during a press conference after an ECB's governing council meeting in Frankfurt, Germany, Thursday, April 17, 2025 (AP)

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde stated Thursday that the full effect of recent US trade tariffs on Eurozone inflation remains uncertain and will only be understood over time.

“The net impact on inflation will only become clear, or clearer... over the course of time,” Lagarde said during a press conference at the ECB headquarters. “There are diverging views... we have a lot of uncertainties still today.”

Lagarde’s remarks come as markets continue to assess the broader consequences of protectionist measures implemented by US President Donald Trump, which include tariffs affecting European exports. Analysts have expressed concern about potential ripple effects across global supply chains, with inflationary pressures in the Eurozone remaining a key concern for policymakers.

While the ECB monitors inflation trends closely as part of its policy mandate, Lagarde acknowledged the complexity of predicting outcomes in an increasingly volatile global trade environment.

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