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Trump Clashes with Fed Chair Over High Interest Rates

5/29/2025

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President Donald Trump confronted Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over the economy, expressing frustration over high interest rates that he believes harm the U.S. during inflationary pressures. Despite Trump's concerns, the Fed stands firm on its commitment to objective policy-making, signaling no rate cuts until at least September 2024.

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President Donald Trump confronted Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over the economy, expressing frustration over high interest rates that he believes harm the U.S. during inflationary pressures. Despite Trump's concerns, the Fed stands firm on its commitment to objective policy-making, signaling no rate cuts until at least September 2024.