Trump’s calls for lower interest rates won’t affect interest rate decisions by the Fed, Powell says
- Posted on February 12, 2025
- By The Toronto Star
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Trump’s calls for lower interest rates won’t affect interest rate decisions by the Fed, Powell says
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Earlier Wednesday, Trump said on social media that “Interest Rates should be lowered, something which would go hand in hand with upcoming Tariffs!!!”