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Coverage dated August 1, 2026

Trump wanted interest rate cuts to be ‘Rocket Fuel’ for the economy. He is losing that fight so far.

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President Trump for months publicly pressured the Federal Reserve to slash its benchmark rates.

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  1. Green Field Reporter

    Trump wanted interest rate cuts to be ‘Rocket Fuel’ for the economy. He is losing that fight so far (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has been losing his own battle to cut interest rates. The president likes to vilify high rates as an affront to the size and strength of the U.S. economy, saying that America deserves the cheapest borrowing costs in the world.

  2. The Boston Globe

    Trump wanted interest rate cuts to be ‘Rocket Fuel’ for the economy. He is losing that fight so far. (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    President Trump for months publicly pressured the Federal Reserve to slash its benchmark rates.

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