On September 16, US President Donald Trump issued a sharp response on Truth Social following the Federal Reserve's decision to hike interest rates by 25 basis points, renewing his call for aggressive monetary easing.
• Call for 1% Interest Rates: Trump argued that US borrowing costs should be slashed to "1%, or less" immediately, pointing out that the nation possesses the world's best credit standing and is experiencing an influx of new investment.
• Trade Deficit Policy Proposal: Linking trade imbalance to monetary policy, Trump stated that halting trade with deficit partners could net the country at least $1.5 trillion annually, labeling trade deficits as nothing more than direct losses.
• Pressure on Monetary Authorities: Framing the US as "carrying" nearly every nation globally, Trump urged fiscal authorities to lower interest rates rapidly to sustain economic momentum.
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