US EditionTrump says Federal Reserve should cut interest rates as tariffs push heats up
- President Donald Trump is urging the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to complement new tariff policies.
- The Federal Open Market Committee, led by Jerome Powell, chose to keep interest rates steady while considering potential cuts.
- Trump's administration plans to announce new tariffs on April 2 as part of reciprocal measures against trade partners.
- Powell noted that uncertainty surrounding tariffs makes it appropriate for the Fed to wait for further clarity before acting.
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New Hampshire Union Leader
Trump calls for lower interest rates after Fed holds them steady with tariffs looming
President Trump is calling for lower interest rates after the Federal Reserve announced it would hold them steady amid uncertainty over his plans for tariffs on imported goods.
Trump needles Federal Reserve after no rate cut
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at its March meeting, shortly after President Donald Trump made it known he prefers a different strategy."The Fed would be MUCH better off CUTTING RATES as U.S.Tariffs start to transition (ease!) their way into the economy. Do the right thing. April 2nd is Liberation Day in America!!!" he posted on Truth Social. The Fed hiked its inflation forecast in the overall projections with the personal con…
Trump Encourages the Fed to Cut Rates as New Tariff Policies Unfold
President Donald Trump is urging the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, a move he hopes would complement his administration’s evolving tariff strategy. In a Wednesday night post on Truth Social, Trump called on Fed governors to ease monetary policy as the administration’s tariff policies move into a new phase. “The Fed would be MUCH better off CUTTING RATES as U.S. Tariffs start to transition (ease!) their way into the economy,” Trump wrote.…
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