Economic Policy

Federal Reserve Clings to High Interest Rates, Ignoring America’s Economic Realities

By Economics Desk | July 29, 2025

As the Federal Reserve prepares to hold interest rates steady again, a stark conflict emerges between Jerome Powell’s cautious approach and President Trump’s call for rate cuts to fuel American growth and ease taxpayer burden.

The Federal Reserve is set to maintain its short-term interest rate unchanged for the fifth consecutive meeting, signaling more than just monetary policy—it highlights a growing divide between Washington’s economic elites and the America First priorities championed by President Donald Trump.Why Is the Fed Prioritizing High Rates Over American Prosperity?Chair Jerome Powell and most Fed officials insist that keeping rates elevated prevents inflation from spiraling out of control. But what many miss is how this stance directly impacts everyday Americans and national sovereignty. For families already burdened by rising costs, sustained high borrowing expenses translate into more expensive mortgages, car...

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