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Thom Brueckner: Trump’s Successful Asia-Pacific Trade Mission

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Thom Brueckner: Trump’s Successful Asia-Pacific Trade Mission

What kind of impact did President Trump make while meeting with world leaders on his Trade and Diplomatic mission throughout the Asia-Pacific theatre? Back at home, how are the markets responding to the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate change?

Radio host and nationally recognized economic expert Thom Brueckner of Retirement Intelligence leads a conversation on the impressive accomplishments of Trump’s mission to the Far East. Thom also reinforces the widespread sentiment among economists and policymakers that the Fed’s continued failure under Chair Jerome Powell is overwhelming.

 

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