# US interest rate hike sparks Trump backlash

https://mins.news/en/video/62796

- France 24 English, 2026-09-17 14:21 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn-WT4skehc

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

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