Trump made many statements on US economy. Most are untrue
In address to media on Tuesday, US president made many false claims, including that there was ‘no inflation’ in the US.

In address to media on Tuesday, US president made many false claims, including that there was ‘no inflation’ in the US.

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While economic growth is strong, the gap between the haves and have-nots is widening.
Powell appears to be casting off last year’s more subdued response to Trump’s repeated attacks on the Fed, AP reported.

On Centre Stage, Al Jazeera’s Mohamed Hassan speaks with Ali Omar, Somalia’s minister of state for foreign affairs.
European countries targeted by Trump’s latest tariffs say they are united on ‘upholding our sovereignty’.
The world’s second-largest economy slowed to 4.5 percent growth in the final quarter, data shows.
The European Union is having an emergency meeting to devise a response to Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland.
European and South American leaders say pact sends ‘clear signal’ amid concerns over global tariffs, isolationism.
US comments came in response to deal by Canada PM Carney to allow 49,000 EVs into Canada at 15% tariff, down from 100%.
Carney is the first Canadian PM to visit China since 2017 and is seeking to rebuild ties as he looks for new markets.
Washington seeks improved access to strategic chip industry of island nation, over which China claims sovereignty.