Why Trump's hand-picked Fed chair defied him by raising interest rates
The .25% increase comes despite fierce opposition from the US president, who has called for rates to be cut.
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"The president on Wednesday accused top Federal Reserve policymakers of acting against him for political reasons."
— Donald Trump , Politician
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The .25% increase comes despite fierce opposition from the US president, who has called for rates to be cut.
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