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Trump's U-turns on Powell, China follow dire economic warnings


Published on 2025-05-10 23:20:28 -
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  • WASHINGTON
  • Confronted with fresh warnings from financial markets, business leaders and top advisers, President Donald Trump this week eased off on two of his frequent punching bags: Jerome

In an article from the Hartford Courant dated April 23, 2025, former President Donald Trump's shifting stances on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and China are discussed in the context of dire economic warnings. Trump, who initially appointed Powell, has oscillated between criticism and praise, reflecting his broader unpredictability in economic policy. Amidst warnings of a looming economic downturn, Trump's recent comments suggest a softening towards China, a country he previously targeted with tariffs and harsh rhetoric. This change in tone comes as economic analysts express concerns over global trade tensions and domestic economic indicators, highlighting the complexities and uncertainties in Trump's economic strategy.

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[ https://www.courant.com/2025/04/23/trumps-u-turns-on-powell-china-follow-dire-economic-warnings-2/ ]