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It comes on the heels of a half-point cut in September when the central bank pivoted to loosen monetary policy after holding rates at a two-decade high to throttle back inflation.

"A president has influence over both fiscal policy and monetary policy, but the influence is indirect," said Michael Walden, a Reynolds Distinguished Professor Emeritus at North Carolina State University.

"Have plans, and be flexible enough to make adjustments when taxes, fiscal and monetary policies change."

More than 22 tonnes of three artisan cheddars - Hafod Welsh, Westcombe, and Pitchfork - which are all award-winning and have a high monetary value, were taken.

“You coming for two hours is exponentially more than what you could give us monetarily,” Nikki said.