21:41 2025-04-02
The US Treasury Secretary advises all countries not to take trade retaliatory actionsUS Treasury Secretary Bescent: I suggest all countries not to take retaliatory action. We can see if there will be a different tariff floor (compared to the published numbers). Trump's mentality may be to let things stabilize for the time being. I am not involved in the negotiations, we are going to see if there is any negotiation before April 9 (the effective date of the reciprocal tariffs).
21:17 2025-04-02
Federal Reserve Coogler: Anti-inflation process may have stalledThe Federal Reserve's Coogler said the latest data suggest progress towards its 2% inflation target may have stalled. Given the stability of economic activity and employment, there is support for holding current policy rates unchanged as long as upside risks to inflation persist. Inflation expectations are rising, and there are upside risks (to inflation) from upcoming policy changes. It is reassuring to note that the increase in long-term inflation expectations has so far been small. Given the ...
21:14 2025-04-02
White House: Tariff exemptions on goods under USMCA will continueSenior White House official: Trump plans to impose other industry tariffs on semiconductors, pharmaceuticals and potentially critical minerals, which are not covered by the new tariffs. Trump will respond to retaliation from other countries to ensure the emergency order is not disrupted. Exemptions on USMCA-compliant goods from Mexico and Canada will continue.