Trump’s Trade War Raises Bar for Fed Rate Cuts

Trump’s Trade War Raises Bar for Fed Rate Cuts
Tariffs set to take effect this week risk stoking even higher inflation and slower growth than expected, complicating the central bank’s decisions on monetary policy.
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