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Trump's Trade War Stifles Fed, Fuels Global Rate Cuts

6/22/2025

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President Trump's trade war restricts the Federal Reserve's policy options and influences European central banks.
The ECB, BoE, and others have reduced interest rates amid slowing economic growth and trade concerns.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell cautions that tariffs may drive inflation, maintaining US rates at 4.25%-4.50%.
European inflation declines, with Switzerland facing negative inflation, influenced by a weakened dollar.

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Story summary

President Trump's trade war restricts the Federal Reserve's policy options and influences European central banks.
The ECB, BoE, and others have reduced interest rates amid slowing economic growth and trade concerns.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell cautions that tariffs may drive inflation, maintaining US rates at 4.25%-4.50%.
European inflation declines, with Switzerland facing negative inflation, influenced by a weakened dollar.