Trump Urges Fed for Rate Cuts Amid Mixed Economic Signals
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A drop in imports due to Trump's tariffs helped boost US economic growth to 3% in Q2, prompting President Trump to criticize the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions, while data suggests the economy is cooling but not in distress, with easing inflation and mixed signals on momentum.
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- Trump pushes rate cut as Fed meets, second quarter data released Reuters
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