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International Business Times
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The Fed Just Hiked Rates. Donald Trump Demanded They Be Lowered Quickly.

President Donald Trump demanded interest rates be lowered to 1% or less.

President Donald Trump demanded interest rates be lowered after the Federal Reserve conducted its first hike in three years as a result of elevated inflationary pressures.

In a social media publication, Trump said "Interest Rates in the United States should be 1%, or less, because we are the Best Credit in the World — BY FAR."

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