One big reason why Trump may be pushing for a rate cut

President Trump has once again demanded that the Federal Reserve, led by Chair Jerome Powell, significantly cut interest rates—calling him “Too Late” and insisting that a steep rate reduction is urgently needed. Federal Reserve officials remain cautious, with Powell and most policymakers holding firm, citing ongoing inflation above the 2% target and a still-healthy labor market as reasons to avoid hasty cuts.

Veda Partners director of economic policy Henrietta Treyz says the post suggests that Trump "knows he's living on borrowed time with the inflation that will come from his tariffs."

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One big reason why Trump may be pushing for a rate cut

President Trump is again urging Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to cut rates, posting on Truth Social, "Jerome “Too Late” Powell must NOW lower the rate... The damage he has done by always being Too Late is incalculable." Veda Partners director of economic policy Henrietta Treyz says the post suggests that Trump "knows he's living on borrowed time with the inflation that will come from his tariffs." Hear more from her in the video above.

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Trump is demanding drugmakers lower prices within 60 days. Pharma experts say it’s unlikely to happen.

President Donald Trump is ratcheting up the pressure on major drugmakers to bring their US prices in line with the far lower ones available to patients in other countries — though industry experts don’t expect the pharmaceutical companies to acquiesce.

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China trade talks underway: The 'goalposts' have shifted

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Tariff Turmoil: Trump's 'lack of clarity' creating 'dramatic swings' in market

Today, President Trump is threatening new 50% tariffs on copper and up to 200% on pharmaceutical imports. He also announced new tariffs on six countries. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard reports the latest. Veda Partners Managing Partner Henrietta Treyz and University of Michigan Professor of Economics and Public Policy Justin Wolfers join Katy Tur to break down the economic impact of Trump's policies on Americans.