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EconomyTrump says interest rates are ‘artificially high’ and ‘they raise them for no reason’

Trump said interest rates are “artificially high” and accused unnamed actors of raising them “for no reason.” Yields on long-term Treasury debt have climbed for weeks to multiyear highs, pushing up mortgage and other borrowing costs. The Treasury Department announced steps Wednesday aimed at lowering rates.

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TThe Associated Press 2026-08-19 21:57