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Namrata Sen

Trump Wants the US Economy Growing at Over 12% and Says the Fed Keeps Trying To 'Kill It' With Higher Rates

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President Donald Trump has advocated for more flexibility in the Federal Reserve’s approach to interest rates and economic growth.

In an interview with CNBC’s Joe Kernen on Thursday, Trump suggested that the newly appointed Fed Chairman, Kevin Warsh, should be given more leeway in making decisions about rate cuts. He expressed concerns about the current board’s potential hostility and inclination towards making incorrect decisions.

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