White House says Trump sent a letter to Powell urging him to cut interest rates
During a press briefing, Leavitt displayed a handwritten note from Trump to Powell on a sheet listing borrowing costs in more than 20 countries. She said Trump believes interest rates should be lowered to around one percent.
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