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Trump: Rate cuts would be like jet fuel

U.S. President Donald Trump made a series of remarks on Thursday, touting what he called a major breakthrough in trade ties with the United Kingdom. He also signalled that tariffs on China could be lowered ahead of high-stakes US-China trade talks this weekend, while renewing his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Key Takeaways

  • Just concluded rare earth deal with Ukraine.
  • Speaking with Zelenskiy soon.
  • Reached breakthrough deal with UK.
  • UK agreement increases access for beef, ethanol.
  • UK will reduce non-tariff barriers.
  • UK will fast track US goods through customs.
  • Won't be any red tape.
  • Things will move quick both ways.
  • Will receive new market access for US chemicals, machinery.
  • Have many meetings planned, every country wants a deal.
  • Want protections for steel.
  • Going to be uneasing on steel.
  • Deal includes plans to bring UK into economic security alignment with US.
  • From UK trade deal, the US will raise $6B in external revenue from 10% tariffs, $5B in new export opportunities.
  • US-UK trade deal will lead to the creation of an aluminium and stell trading zone, and a secure pharmaceutical supply chain.
  • Tariffs on China could be lowered.
  • Expect friendly meeting with China.
  • Might see Xi after weekend talks.
  • China tariffs can't get any higher than 145%.
  • We want to compete in China.
  • 10% baseline is not a template for future deals.
  • Won't do a similar deal with cars.
  • BoE cut, China cut, everyone is cutting but Powell.
  • Rate cuts would be like jet fuel.
  • Powell probably not in love with me.

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Pablo Piovano

Born and bred in Argentina, Pablo has been carrying on with his passion for FX markets and trading since his first college years.

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