Washington, April 23, 2025 (AFP) - Trump says won't fire Fed chief, signals China tariffs will come down

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Donald Trump said Tuesday he had no intention of firing the chair of the US Federal Reserve and signalled a "substantial" lowering of tariffs on China -- moves that brought relief to global markets spooked by his aggressive policies. Trump's recent outbursts against Fed chair Jerome Powell had fanned concern that he would oust him, sending jitters through markets. The president had criticized Powell for warning that the White House's sweeping tar......

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