The Associated Press reported that U.S. House Democrats are preparing a -day agenda focused on tariffs, healthcare policy, and government oversight, and may advance a War Powers resolution in response to the Iran issue.
U.S.August goods and services trade deficit rises to 105600000000 USD; imports hit a record high. Capital goods imports increased, with the report pointing to strong demand for equipment related to AI data centers.
San Francisco Fed President Daly said that if AI, tariff, and energy-price shocks persist or compound one another, the Fed may need to tighten policy further; if the shocks are brief, further rate hikes may not be necessary.
According to CNBC reports, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said that the U.S. and China agreed to extend the originally scheduled November to expire trade truce by 2 months, until January 10, 2027。
Reports say Xi Jinping will visit Washington this week to meet with Trump, but may not bring a delegation of corporate executives; the two sides are expected to discuss the tariff truce,AI and rare earths.