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U.S. Trade Deficit Soars, Trump Urges Rate Cuts

8/25/2025

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Trump Urges Rate Cuts

The U.S. trade deficit hit a record $692.15 billion by June 2025, up 27.88% from last year.
President Trump urges Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to cut interest rates due to rising inflation.
Christine Lagarde cautions that Trump's actions may destabilize the U.S. economy and threaten the Fed's independence.

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Zandi Warns Recession

Mark Zandi of Moody’s warns that tariffs and immigration policies may trigger a recession, despite discussions on Fed rate cuts.
Consumer behavior reflects distress, indicated by increased soup purchases and declining luxury sales.
President Trump pressures the Fed, threatening to dismiss officials opposing lower interest rates.
Job reports show a weakening labor market, with only 73,000 jobs added in July and unemployment rising to 4.2%.
Fed officials worry that rate cuts could worsen inflation instead of promoting growth.

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Trump Urges Rate Cuts

The U.S. trade deficit hit a record $692.15 billion by June 2025, up 27.88% from last year.
President Trump urges Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to cut interest rates due to rising inflation.
Christine Lagarde cautions that Trump's actions may destabilize the U.S. economy and threaten the Fed's independence.

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