President Donald Trump is badgering the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, but even if the Fed gave in to the pressure, it wouldn't necessarily lead to lower borrowing costs for consumers. In fact,

The president’s attacks on Powell could put a “shadow of suspicion” over whomever Trump picks as the next Fed chair.

President Donald Trump’s criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell resumed late Wednesday, when Trump said the central bank chief is making a mistake by not lowering interest rates.

Trump placed tariffs totaling 145% on China, leading China to retaliate with tariffs of 125% on the U.S. — essentially triggering a trade war between the world’s two largest economies with the potential to bring on a recession.

President Donald Trump says "there's a real chance" tariff revenue can replace the income tax. Economists say a full replacement isn't likely.

The CEO of ServiceNow is optimistic about the tariffs, but many other CEOs have expressed concerns about the trade policy.