The U.S. economy has largely withstood inflation and high interest rates. But tariffs could bring new price increases and put a damper on hiring. Labor and Jobs, Hiring and Promotion, International Trade and World Market, United States Economy, Federal Reserve System, Trump, Donald J, Customs (Tariff), United States Politics and Government, Inflation (Economics), Interest Rates The U.S. economy has largely withstood inflation and high interest rates. But tariffs could bring new price increases and put a damper on hiring. NYT > Business