Trump defends Fed policy talk, hints at rate-cut push
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Donald Trump defended his comments on Federal Reserve policy, asserting he has the right to discuss interest rates; he mentioned past discussions with Fed Chairman Jerome Powell during his presidency; Trump criticized Vice President Kamala Harris's $25,000 down payment assistance plan for first-time homebuyers, calling it a 'big mistake'; he hinted at possibly offering support to struggling homebuyers; Trump emphasized the importance of economic issues in his campaign strategy, particularly in swing states; a recent poll showed Harris leading Trump 49% to 45%, but Trump leads by nine points on economic issues; he plans to renew expiring tax cuts and impose tariffs if elected again.
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https://fortune.com/2024/08/19/trump-fed-president-interest-rate-cut-housing-policy/
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