— China rolled out non-tariff trade measures against the U.S. (in addition to 125% tariffs), including export ban on rare earth minerals and scrutiny of U.S companies operating in China.
— President Trump again pressured Fed Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates, sending the dollar and U.S. stocks down while boosting gold to new highs.
— U.S. retail sales jumped 1.4% in March, greater than expected as consumers bought a wide variety of products ahead of new tariffs, especially on imports from China, Mexico, Canada.
— The Conference Board Leading Economic Indicators index fell again in March (by 0.7%, after a 0.2% drop in Feb.) on consumer concerns, stock market drop and softening orders for manufacturing.
— The Trump administration halted construction of a $5 billion offshore wind project by New York, estimated to power 500,000 homes.
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