Trump and Fed Headed for High-Stakes Interest Rate Showdown
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President-elect Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell may face policy conflicts in 2025 if economic conditions lead to inflation, prompting the Fed to resist lowering interest rates. Trump's expansionary fiscal policies could clash with the Fed's traditional approach, potentially causing tensions similar to those during Trump's first term. While Powell's term ends in 2026, Trump's economic agenda may still pressure the Fed's monetary policy decisions.
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