Trump Calls for Lower Interest Rates

Trump Calls for Lower Interest Rates as Powell Heads to Hill
President Donald Trump called for lower interest rates, seeking to raise pressure on the Federal Reserve as he moves to implement a second-term economic agenda high on tariffs and expanding tax breaks.
Trump calls on Fed to lower interest rates amid rising prices. Here's what he said just a week ago.
President Trump called on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates in a post on his Truth Social platform Wednesday, following the hotter-than-expected inflation report. "Interest rates should be lowered,
Trump calls for lower interest rates to go 'hand-in-hand' with tariffs: 'Lets rock and roll, America'
President Trump's comments come a day after Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said on Capitol Hill that the central bank doesn’t need to “hurry" to lower interest rates.
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Last year, Trump suggested the U.S. president should have "at least" a say over setting interest rates, something that would end the Fed’s independence, though Powell has vowed to serve out his term, which is due to end in 2026, and Trump has said he doesn’t plan on attempting to fire Powell.
Trump wants lower interest rates amid new tariffs
US President Donald Trump urged lower interest rates on Wednesday, linking the move to "upcoming" tariffs. “Interest Rates should be lowered, something which would go hand in hand with upcoming Tariffs," he wrote on Truth Social.
Trump calls for lowering interest rates as Powell heads to Hill
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump called for lower interest rates, seeking to raise pressure on the Federal Reserve as he moves to implement a second-term economic agenda high on tariffs and expanding tax breaks.
Trump calls on Fed to lower US interest rates
US President Donald Trump has called for a cut in interest rates, reiterating his demand since returning to office. Despite Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's cautious stance on lowering rates, Trump's imposition of new tariffs on steel and aluminum may influence inflation and economic policies.

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