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How much longer can the Fed defy Trump?

How much longer can the Fed defy Trump?

Jonathan Freedland speaks to Heather Boushey, former chief economist to Joe Biden, about the latest tussle between the White House and the Federal Reserve

Politics Weekly America

August 1, 202528m 23s

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Despite growing pressure to lower interest rates to appease the president, the Federal Reserve voted to leave them unchanged. This week Jonathan Freedland speaks to Heather Boushey, former chief economist to Joe Biden, about the latest tussle between the White House and the Federal Reserve

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US politicsFederal ReserveJerome PowellUS interest ratesUS economyUS news