Federal Reserve officials are worried that the economy is at greater risk of a fallout from higher tariffs and the possibility of a trade war, according to notes released Thursday.

The report from the Fed’s most recent monetary policy meeting revealed that most officials believed that “uncertainty and risks associated with trade policy had intensified” and could hurt business confidence and investment.

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