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LAST UPDATE: July 28, 2025
White House presses Fed for ‘dramatically lower’ rates as meeting looms
Ahead of the next Fed meeting, Trump administration officials—including budget chief Russell Vought and Commerce Secretary Lutnick—have called for interest rates to be cut from 4.25–4.5 % down to ~1 %, citing strong economy and low deficits. Though the Fed is expected to keep rates steady in the short term, some governors may support a smaller cut. (ファイナンシャル・タイムズ)
Insight
The White House’s unusually aggressive stance reflects political pressure on the Fed and raises concerns about central bank independence, even as forecast inflation remains moderate.