“Security is more important to me than trade,” the president declared, while advisers sought to limit any economic damage from the move. Source: NYT > Business – JIM TANKERSLEY and ANA SWANSON
White House Blames Fed for Slowing Economic Growth
President Trump said the Fed had “mistakenly raised interest rates,” and his top economic adviser called on the central bank to cut rates. Source: NYT > Business – KATIE ROGERS
Trump Budget to Request Additional Wall Funding
The president’s third budget request to Congress on Monday is expected to propose cuts to government programs and ask for border wall funds. Source: NYT > Business – JIM TANKERSLEY