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Tariffs, the Federal Reserve, and What It Means for Local Governments
Friday, April 4, 2025 in Articles
The article discusses recent U.S. tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico, and how these trade measures may impact local governments by affecting investment returns, project budgeting, and procurement strategies due to rising costs.
Tariffs, the Federal Reserve, and What It Means for Local Governments
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In this edition of the IMET Participant Spotlight, we feature Moultrie County and Treasurer and Collector Stephanie Helmuth, who has helped strengthen the County’s financial position through thoughtful cash management, portfolio diversification, and the support of IMET.
IMET PARTICIPANT SPOTLIGHT HIGHLIGHTS: Moultrie County
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IMET March 2026 - Monthly Newsletter
Read moreThe Winter 2026 Market Overview highlights inflation moving closer to the Fed’s 2.00% goal. It also explains why the Fed has held rates at 3.50% to 3.75%, what markets are watching at the March meeting, and how elevated Treasury yields have supported competitive IMET fund rates.
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Read moreIn this edition of the IMET Participant Spotlight, we feature the City of Rolling Meadows. We cover how the City uses IMET to support major project funding, maintain liquidity during property tax delays, and invest bond proceeds for local improvements.
IMET PARTICIPANT SPOTLIGHT HIGHLIGHTS: City of Rolling Meadows
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