Views & Opinions: Powell's Fed won't bail Trump out over his tariff mess

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View Online  Views & Opinions Views & Opinions One Key Op-ed  Jerome Powell's Fed won't rescue Trump from his tariff mess  © AP President Trump is trying to force Jerome Powell, the Republican Federal Reserve Bank Chairman, to lower interest rates, but Powell is standing firm and Trump's efforts may lead to economic instability and a potential recession.   Read the full op-ed from Merrill Matthews, opinion contributor, at TheHill.com. Welcome to The Hill's Views & Opinions newsletter, it's Tuesday, April 22. Each week we bring together a collection of key opinion pieces published from a wide range of voices. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. Other Points of View  Op-eds exploring key issues affecting the U.S. and world: Vance's visit to India shows Trump is rebuilding ties By Brahma Chellaney, Opinion Contributor Although Trump's return to the White House has frayed relationships with some traditional allies — especially in Europe — the dynamics in Asia tell a different story.  Read Here The road to energy dominance is not paved with coal  By Jennifer Danis and Pello Aspuru, opinion contributors   Recent presidential actions introduce a menu of handouts, exemptions and market interventions aimed at bailing out the coal industry at the expense …  Read Here Vance's visit to India shows Trump is rebuilding ties By Brahma Chellaney, opinion contributor President Joe Biden failed to grasp the long-term strategic significance of the U.S.-India partnership.  Read Here Trump's tariffs, in perspective, unquestionably put 'America First' By J.T. Young, opinion contributor We must view tariffs not as a permanent solution, but as applied leverage.  Read Here Quick Takes  Opinions related to pivotal issues and figures in the news: Why is Justice Alito so trusting of the Trump administration? The mechanics of kidnapping: How ICE is imprisoning Rumeysa Ozturk Why we need a John Adams memorial in DC The woke right is real — and it might be worse than the woke left   You're all caught up. See you next time!  Views expressed by contributors are theirs and not the opinion of The Hill. Interested in submitting an op-ed? Click here.  Check out The Hill's Opinion section online for the latest and take a moment to view our other topical products 📩 Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  400 N Capitol Street NW Suite 650, Washington, DC 20001 Copyright © 1998 - 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved.

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