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Trump’s Wars, Both Real And Trade, Are Now Hiking Americans’ Borrowing Costs, Too

Reserve hiked interest rates for the first time since 2023, citing "geopolitical" factors beyond its control.

Trump’s Wars, Both Real And Trade, Are Now Hiking Americans’ Borrowing Costs, Too

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