[Trump: Immediate rate cuts are the litmus test for the new Fed chair, some tariffs on goods may be reduced] U.S. President Trump stated on the 8th local time that he is considering granting tariff exemptions for some goods, with tariffs on certain goods being reduced while others may be increased. Trump pointed out that the return of automobile companies to the U.S. is attributed to tariff policies. When discussing interest rate issues, Trump confirmed that immediate rate cuts are the 'litmus test' for the new Federal Reserve chair but did not explicitly state whether he had communicated with potential candidates for the position.