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The Fed Was ‘America First’ Long Before Trump
To disavow higher interest rates and a stronger dollar is to disavow himself and the people he appointed.
Tried and true.
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Donald Trump has to decide what he wants.
Rising interest rates, which he says he doesn't like, are a reflection of a strong economy. He loves to take credit for the latter and frequently boasts about how great things are since he came to office. One begets the other.