# US interest rate hike sparks Trump backlash

https://mins.news/en/item/62917

- France 24, 2026-09-17 14:21 UTC
- Economy
- Original: http://www.france24.com/en/us-interest-rate-hike-sparks-trump-backlash

> The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, pointing to persistent inflation despite President Donald Trump’s pressure for lower borrowing costs. Trump immediately rebuked the move, while Fed Chair Kevin Warsh defended the central bank’s independence and said inflation remains the priority.

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