Powell’s ‘Transitory’ Inflation Call Revives Memories of Pandemic
Posted inBessent, Scott Customs (Tariff) El-Erian, Mohamed A Federal Reserve System Inflation (Economics) Interest Rates internal-storyline-no International Trade and World Market Powell, Jerome H Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Trump, Donald J United States Economy

Powell’s ‘Transitory’ Inflation Call Revives Memories of Pandemic

Investors cheered the Federal Reserve chair’s assessment. But some economists fear a case of déjà vu.
Trump’s Unwelcome News to Auto Chiefs: Buckle Up for What’s to Come
Posted inAgriculture and Farming Automobiles Barra, Mary T Bessent, Scott Canada China Customs (Tariff) Elkann, John Europe Farley, James D Jr (1962- ) Ford Motor Co General Motors International Relations International Trade and World Market Lutnick, Howard W Mexico Potash Stellantis NV Trump, Donald J United States Economy United States Politics and Government

Trump’s Unwelcome News to Auto Chiefs: Buckle Up for What’s to Come

President Trump’s approach to tariffs has unsettled many corporate leaders who believed he would use the levies as a negotiating tool. As it turns out, he sees them as an end in themselves.
Trump Expands Trade Threats in Global Game of Chicken
Posted inAlcoholic Beverages Aluminum Bessent, Scott Champagne (Wine) Customs (Tariff) European Union Freeland, Chrystia International Relations International Trade and World Market Lutnick, Howard W Steel and Iron Trump, Donald J United States Economy von der Leyen, Ursula Whiskey Wines World Trade Organization

Trump Expands Trade Threats in Global Game of Chicken

Trade wars with allies could spiral as the president tries to get trading partners to back down from retaliation with new threats of his own.