'Trump is tightening his grip on American economic policy and institutions'

Once again, US President Donald Trump is tightening his grip on American economic policy and institutions. Hours after a report published on Friday (august 1) said job growth was lower than expected, Trump ordered the firing of a key economic official, accusing her of manipulating employment data for political reasons. Click to watch this FRANCE 24 report by Florent Marchais and Etienne Paponaud. 

Aug 2, 2025 - 12:00
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'Trump is tightening his grip on American economic policy and institutions'
Once again, US President Donald Trump is tightening his grip on American economic policy and institutions. Hours after a report published on Friday (august 1) said job growth was lower than expected, Trump ordered the firing of a key economic official, accusing her of manipulating employment data for political reasons. Click to watch this FRANCE 24 report by Florent Marchais and Etienne Paponaud. 

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