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US Fed officials worried Trump policies could hinder inflation fight: minutes
US Fed officials worried Trump policies could hinder inflation fight: minutes

US Federal Reserve policymakers expressed concern last month about the potentially inflationary effects of President Donald Trump's trade and immigration proposals, according to minutes of the meeting published Wednesday. Policymakers raised concerns that "the effects of potential changes in trade and immigration policy" could complicate the disinflation process.

EU trade chief says bloc will respond swiftly to US tariffs
EU trade chief says bloc will respond swiftly to US tariffs

The European Union will respond "firmly and swiftly" to protect its interests if Washington imposes tariffs on the bloc's goods, its trade chief said Wednesday, rejecting President Donald Trump's claim that US-EU trade ties are unfair. "To protect European interests, we will have no choice but to respond firmly and swiftly," he added ahead of talks with his US counterparts.