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Fed holds rates as Trump’s tariffs hit 60 countries, White House aide says
Published 29 July 2026 · world
Special Assistant to US President Kush Desai explains why Donald Trump extends tariffs to more than 60 trading partners, including China, the EU, the UK
Special Assistant to US President Kush Desai explains why Donald Trump extends tariffs to more than 60 trading partners, including China, the EU, the UK, Canada, Japan and Australia.
He says the levies, mostly between 10% and 12.5%, aim to block goods made with forced labour and defend US workers. The discussion comes as
the Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged amid war and inflation risks. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram
Published: July 30, 2026 • 12:14 AM IST · Updated: July 30, 2026 • 12:40 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Special Assistant to US President Kush Desai explains why Donald Trump extends tariffs to more than 60 trading partners, including China, the EU, the UK, Canada, Japan and Australia.
He says the levies, mostly between 10% and 12.5%, aim to block goods made with forced labour and defend US workers.
The discussion comes as the Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged amid war and inflation risks.
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