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Trump demands Fed lower interest rates after hike

Former President Donald Trump has publicly called for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, criticizing the central bank's recent decision to raise them. Trump stated that rates should be at or below 1%, citing the United States' strong creditworthiness and a booming economy. This stance puts him at odds with the Fed's current policy under Chair Kevin Warsh, whom Trump appointed. AI

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Trump demands Fed lower interest rates after hike

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Rebecca Falconer ·

    Trump demands lower interest rates after Fed decision

    <p>President <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">Trump</a> responded to the <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/16/fed-rates-warsh-trump" target="_blank">Federal Reserve raising </a>interest rates for the first time in three years by sa…