TLDR

MARKET RECAP → Stocks rebounded on Monday as Trump agreed to pause tariffs with Mexico after significant losses earlier in the day.

TRUMP PAUSES MEXICO TARIFFS AMID NEGOTIATIONS → ⏸️ The U.S. delayed tariffs on Mexico for one month to allow negotiations, while Canada and China still face import duties, escalating global trade tensions.

TRUMP BACKS FED’S DECISION TO HOLD RATES → 🔄 In a rare move, President Trump backed the Fed’s decision to keep interest rates steady, marking a shift in tone as economic and political considerations take center stage.

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Trump Pauses Mexico Tariffs Amid Negotiations

Tariffs Put on Hold: ⏸️ President Trump temporarily suspended 25% tariffs on Mexican imports, granting a one-month negotiation period to address U.S. concerns over immigration and trade.

Mexico’s Concessions: 🇲🇽 In response, Mexico agreed to deploy 10,000 National Guard troops to its northern border, a key demand from the U.S. to combat drug trafficking and illegal crossings.

Canada & China Still Targeted: 🌍 While Mexico gets a reprieve, tariffs on Canadian and Chinese imports remain in place, prompting both nations to warn of possible retaliatory measures.

TODAY’S TOP NEWS

Trump Backs Fed’s Decision To Hold Rates

Trump Shifts Tone on Fed: 🔄 In a departure from past criticism, President Trump publicly supported the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates steady, signaling a rare alignment with central bank policy.

Economic Balancing Act: 📊 The Fed’s move reflects ongoing efforts to balance economic growth with inflation control as officials weigh the impact of previous rate hikes.

Market & Political Reactions: 📉 Investors responded cautiously to Trump’s shift, while political analysts speculated whether this signals a broader change in his economic stance ahead of the election.

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