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Trump–Powell Showdown Intensifies as White House Floats Criminal Charges

                                                       Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell A dramatic escalation in the long‑running tension between President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has thrust the independence of the U.S. central bank into the spotlight. The conflict deepened after Powell disclosed that the Department of Justice had issued grand jury subpoenas to the Federal Reserve—an action he suggested was politically motivated. The inquiry centers on Powell’s congressional testimony about cost overruns tied to a Federal Reserve building renovation. Powell has dismissed the investigation as a pretext, arguing that the administration’s real aim is to pressure the Fed into cutting interest rates more aggressively, a move Trump has repeatedly demanded. The threat of potential...
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Trump Administration Signals Shift on Auto Tariffs

The Trump administration has announced plans to mitigate the impact of auto tariffs, aiming to ease tensions with trading partners and support domestic industries. 

Officials suggest that the move could involve reducing tariff rates or introducing exemptions for certain countries or products. This decision comes amid growing concerns about the economic repercussions of high tariffs on the automotive sector, including potential job losses and increased costs for consumers.

 While details remain unclear, the administration's shift signals a willingness to balance protectionist policies with broader economic considerations.


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