Fed’s Kashkari: if Congress passes a tax bill, Fed will update economic models

Fed’s Kashkari is speaking on a panel at Winona State University's Town Hall Forum, in Minnesota. Fed’s Kashkari is a voting member and a dove.

• Fed’s Kashkari: pulling up the drawbridges on trade is a loser strategy for the us.
• Trade has benefited the US economy greatly overall.
• Fed’s Kashkari: if Congress passes a tax bill, Fed will update economic models, which may chang the path of interest rates.

Previous comments as follows:

• Right now Fed does not see signs of an impending correction that will lead to a terrible crisis.
• Doesn't think that raising interest rates to bring down the stock market is a good idea.
• Sees no reason to tap the brakes on the economy.
• Sees no reason to raise rates when inflation continues to run low.
• Trump is making thoughtful, reasonable appointments to Fed Board.
• He is positive about how Fed staffed and where it is heading. 
• Would like the Fed to hold off on tightening until inflation was above 2% and that the hikes may have slowed the recovery.