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Later on Wednesday, Mr. Trump reiterated that U.S. rates should 1 percent or less, “because we are the “Best Credit in the World — BY FAR.”
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Statement: On September 16, 2026, Donald Trump reiterated that U.S. interest rates should be 1% or less.
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Donald Trump
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2026-09-16",
    "person": "Donald Trump",
    "policy_preference": "1 percent or less interest rates"
}
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September 18, 2026 at 4:05 AM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 4:05 AM (3 weeks ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/16/business/economy/federal-reserve-interest-rates-warsh.html

The Federal Reserve, under Chairman Kevin M. Warsh, raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, the first increase in over three years, to combat elevated inflation. This decision, supported by all 12 FOMC members, lifts rates to a new range of 3.75 to 4 percent.

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