Trump fires lead official on economic data as tariffs cause market drop

Published: 8/2/2025
Trump fires lead official on economic data as tariffs cause market drop
President Trump fires Bureau of Labor Statistics head amid tariff worries, causing market drop. Trump alleges manipulation of jobs figures for political reasons without evidence. Tariffs impact global markets, with stocks falling amid concerns over economic data integrity. Wall Street reacts to unexpected decision as White House interference raises alarm.