# There’s a reason Trump is the only one talking about 1% rates

https://mins.news/en/item/70502

- Reuters, 2026-09-23 11:35 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/theres-reason-trump-is-only-one-talking-about-1-rates-2026-09-23/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ab3b96829ff15000114de73

> As a lifelong real estate investor whose businesses depended on debt and interest rates, President Donald Trump might be expected to understand the issue better. Analysts say his repeated demand for a 1% U.S. Federal Reserve rate is impractical and could backfire.