12 h. ago Trump calls for Fed Chair Jerome Powell's 'termination' in blistering attack

President Trump lashed out at Powell for not acting sooner to lower interest rates. The president's own tariffs make that more difficult, by putting upward pressure on prices.

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12 h. ago IMF Warns Trump Tariffs Will Weaken Economy and Increase Inflation

Kristalina Georgieva, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, warned in a speech that protectionism erodes productivity.

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13 h. ago Trump Says Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s ‘Termination Cannot Come Fast Enough’

Jerome Powell has said that the Federal Reserve can be patient as the effects of tariffs become more clear. President Trump, who is pushing for interest rate cuts, said, “Powell’s termination cannot come fast enough!”

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16 h. ago Europe Seeks a Direct Line to Trump, Skeptical That Aides Speak for Him

Despite Europe’s size, economic might and longstanding alliances with Washington, Trump officials have made clear it is not a priority, European officials say.

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24 h. ago Breitbart Business Digest: What Trump Knows About China That the Media Won’t Tell You

Trump sees something that most of the establishment media will not concede: China is vulnerable – much more so than people tend to think. The post Breitbart Business Digest: What Trump Knows About China That the Media Won’t Tell You appeared first on Breitbart.

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29 h. ago China Chip Traders Grumble that Trump Tariffs Sent Orders Plummeting

The South China Morning Post (SCMP) on Tuesday found a sense of gloom settling over the vast electronics market of Shenzhen, China, as President Donald Trump’s tariffs pushed up prices and all but halted orders for computer products. The post China Chip Traders Grumble that Trump Tariffs Sent Orders Plummeting appeared first on Breitbart.

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33 h. ago For economists, Trump’s trade war offers a rare opportunity to study tariffs

For economists, Trump’s trade war offers a rare opportunity to study tariffs  Science | AAAS

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46 h. ago Trump’s 10% Tariff May Be Less Onerous but Still Raises Prices and Threatens Trade

The blanket tariffs, once considered extreme, still threaten to harm world trade and make everything more expensive for businesses and consumers.

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3 d. ago Breitbart Business Digest: The Forgotten Economics Behind Trump’s Tariffs, Part II

Call it protectionism if you like. But the proper name is older and more precise. It’s called the optimum tariff. And at long last, it’s being put to work for America. The post Breitbart Business Digest: The Forgotten Economics Behind Trump’s Tariffs, Part II appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago James Carville urges Democrats to avoid distractions, use Trump's economic 'chaos' against him

James Carville urged Democrats to avoid distractions as they work to win back an advantage with voters on the economy, suggesting they focus on high prices and 401k accounts.

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3 d. ago Trump Signals Tariffs Are Coming on Computer Chips and Drugs

The president suggested that he would impose new tariffs on national security grounds, but indicated that the auto industry might get relief.

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3 d. ago A day in the life of one migrant seeking to stay in the U.S.

Yasmelin Velazquez has waited 10 months for her immigration court date. But a last-minute hospitalization and confusion over Trump's changing immigration policies lead to more hurdles and anxiety.

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3 d. ago James Carville: How to Turn Trump’s Economic Chaos Against Him

Tie the president to the people’s pain, and make the message local.

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3 d. ago Trump’s showdown with China deepens, with huge stakes for the economy

Trump’s showdown with China deepens, with huge stakes for the economy  CNN

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4 d. ago WaPo: Trump's Deputies Aim for 1 Million Deportations in 2025

President Donald Trump's deputies are hoping to deport one million people in his first year, partly by signing up many countries to serve as landing pads for migrants from China and other countries that refuse to accept their deported citizens, according to the Washington Post. The post WaPo: Trump’s Deputies Aim for 1 Million Deportations in 2025 appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago California farmers brace for consequences as Trump’s tariffs bring economic upheaval

California farmers brace for consequences as Trump’s tariffs bring economic upheaval  Los Angeles Times

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4 d. ago SNL compares Trump to Jesus in Easter sketch mocking economy and faith: 'Donald Jesus Trump'

SNL's Easter sketch portrayed Trump as “Donald Jesus Trump," mocking his economic policies, faith, and inflation during a holiday-themed cold open.

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4 d. ago What rights do immigrants in the United States have, and how are they changing under Trump?

What rights do immigrants in the United States have, and how are they changing under Trump?  The Economic Times

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5 d. ago BROADCAST BIAS: Networks go full negative spin over tariff turbulence, steer clear of good economic news

Some broadcast networks are ignoring positive economic data in favor of putting an anti-Trump spin on the news.

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6 d. ago Yellen: 'Trump Tariff Plans Are Doing Immense Damage to Our Economy'

Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen claimed Friday on CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360" that President Donald Trump's tariffs are doing "immense damage to our economy." The post Yellen: ‘Trump Tariff Plans Are Doing Immense Damage to Our Economy’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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