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U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the Trump administration's expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth.
President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping reciprocal tariffs on what he deemed “Liberation Day” earlier this week. The tariffs and threat of a global trade war sent Wall Street spiraling, and some are saying it’s Smoot-Hawley all over again.
Republican Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson described President Donald Trump's tariffs plans as "bold and risky."
U.S. stocks opened down Friday morning after China announced retaliatory tariffs overnight, continuing a tumble beginning after Wednesday's announcement. JP Morgan now calculates a 60% chance for a recession this year.
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President Trump fired off a flurry of social media posts early Friday as he defended his controversial tariff policies, shrugged off market volatility, and pushed for more rate cuts. “This would be a PERFECT time for Fed Chairman Jerome Powell to cut Interest Rates,
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Friday he expects President Donald Trump's tariff policy will hike prices and slow economic growth, while noting that key indicators "still show a solid economy.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Trump tariffs are likely to raise inflation and slow economic growth.
Yahoo Finance will chronicle the latest news and updates on Trump's tariffs — from the threats to the eventual policy.