Trump Urges 1% Interest Rate Amid Rising Deficits, Experts Disagree

President Trump called on the Federal Reserve to lower its benchmark interest rate to 1%, aiming to ease financing of growing deficits from his spending and tax cuts. However, economists warn that such a move may not stabilize the economy and could fuel inflation, questioning the long-term effectiveness of the proposal.

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