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2025-12-14 11:14:34
[Trump Reiterates Economic Vision: Calls for Significant Interest Rate Cuts, Blames Inflation on Predecessor, Considers Stakes in Defense Companies] ⑴ US President Trump stated that he hopes to see interest rates fall to 1% or lower within a year, far below the current Federal Reserve policy rate range. ⑵ Trump believes that the current high inflation is "inherited from the previous administration" and predicts that by the time the election approaches in a few months, the US price situation will be "very good." ⑶ He also revealed that he is considering the possibility of taking stakes in defense companies and stated that his proposed US investment plan has not yet fully taken effect. ⑷ Regarding the upcoming midterm elections, Trump expressed uncertainty, admitting that he is unsure whether current economic policies will help the Republicans win the election. ⑸ These remarks once again politicize monetary policy and attempt to link economic performance with the election outlook, while also revealing his possible moves in industrial policy.
