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The argument underscores that if interest rates were aligned more appropriately, the whole economy could benefit. Business borrowing costs would decrease, encouraging investment and expansion. Furthermore, the Federal Reserve’s reluctance to reduce rates, citing inflation concerns linked to tariffs, appears increasingly unwarranted given the stable inflation data.
Trump possesses a deep understanding of interest rates and real estate markets, and there is an assertion that his positions are more aligned with economic realities than those of current policymakers like Powell. The overall message is that the economy’s sluggish pace is partly a result of misguided monetary policy, which Trump has insightfully critiqued.