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Trump's Tariff Threats Spark Economic Fears Amid Fed Critique

4/28/2025

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Trump Critiques Fed

President Trump's sharp criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is rattling markets, drawing unsettling parallels to the Great Depression. As he prepares to reimpose tariffs, fears of a deepening trade war grow. The IMF raises alarms about slowing US growth and rising inflation, prompting billionaires like Ken Griffin to voice their worries about the looming economic fallout.

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Trump Teases Trade Deals

U.S. stocks experienced a mixed day as President Trump teased possible trade deals and China softened some tariff demands. However, investor skepticism lingers amid the ongoing trade war. Companies like Intel and Skechers revealed economic hurdles, underscoring widespread worries about tariffs stifling growth and future projections.

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Trump Critiques Fed

President Trump's sharp criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is rattling markets, drawing unsettling parallels to the Great Depression. As he prepares to reimpose tariffs, fears of a deepening trade war grow. The IMF raises alarms about slowing US growth and rising inflation, prompting billionaires like Ken Griffin to voice their worries about the looming economic fallout.

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