Top Fed official says it would be ‘mistake’ to ignore Donald Trump’s tariffs
Austan Goolsbee warns it is ‘dangerous’ to overlook potential supply shocks triggered by trade war
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Fed officials are raising concerns about the impact Trump's tariffs could have on inflation
Federal Reserve officials take great pains not to comment on fiscal policy, but the looming threat from tariffs is forcing their hand.CNBC - 19m -
Trump says Canada tariffs would fight fentanyl, though it's not a major source
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Stockpiling ahead of higher tariffs is a big mistake, experts say
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Top Trump adviser says new tariffs will pay for eliminating taxes on tips
“I can promise you” Trump will nix levies on gratuities, Peter Navarro said Tuesday.MarketWatch - 1d -
Fed interest-rate cuts might not come anytime soon, two top officials say
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Business leaders can no longer ignore the 'north-south' climate divide, top UN official warns
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Europe ready to respond 'in a proportionate way' as Trump touts tariffs, top EU official says
Europe will respond to any tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump in a proportionate way, the European Union's commissioner for the economy told CNBC Wednesday.CNBC - Jan. 22 -
Donald Trump would have been convicted over 2020 election, says special counsel
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Top Fed official says central bank is ‘pretty close’ to meeting twin targets
Kansas City Fed chief Jeff Schmid calls for ‘gradual’ changes in monetary policyFinancial Times - Jan. 9
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Middle East and Europe condemn Trump’s plans to take over Gaza
Countries ranging from Germany to Saudi Arabia reject displacement of PalestiniansFinancial Times - 4h -
White House insists Trump has ‘not committed’ to sending US troops to Gaza
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Trump’s Gaza plan resurrects grandiose Middle East playbook
US president’s proposal to expel millions of Palestinians follows years of interventions favouring the Israeli rightwingFinancial Times - 5h -
The deceptively negotiable Donald Trump
The tariff row is further indication that he is quick to quarrel but also quick to settleFinancial Times - 11h -
Trump doubles down on his reckless plan for Gaza
Proposals underline the US president’s irresponsible approach to foreign policyFinancial Times - 4h
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