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US-China tariff tensions persist as Trump retains authority over final decisions, while warnings escalate over China's Russian oil purchases risking 100% tariffs. India also faces potential 20%-25% trade tariffs amid ongoing trade disputes.

Now to See How the Fed Deals With All the Pressure

BloombergTuesday, July 29, 2025 at 4:00:09 AM
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Now to See How the Fed Deals With All the Pressure
The Federal Reserve is under a lot of scrutiny right now, especially with Trump’s public pressure to cut interest rates. While some officials might push back internally, the article suggests the Fed is unlikely to bend to political demands—at least not yet.
Editor’s Note: The Fed’s decisions on interest rates affect everything from your mortgage to the stock market. If they cave to political pressure, it could shake confidence in their independence—so this isn’t just inside baseball for economists. It’s about whether the central bank can stay focused on the economy, not the noise.
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