A federally appointed committee is pushing back on plans to mint gold currency depicting President Trump.

Gold prices rise and dollar dips after Trump declares 15% global tariff - Rising gold prices typically indicate that investors are seeking out so-called safe haven assets.

The potential problem for Trump and his administration with that argument: Many economists — and financial markets so far — don’t see the U.S. teetering on any such precipice. That means his latest import taxes seem likely to lead to yet another legal challenge and more uncertainty for trading partners, companies, consumers and investors.