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The reality behind Trump's 1% interest rate proposal

Experts suggest that Trump's call for 1% interest rates is unrealistic given the current state of global bond markets.

The Business Standard ยท 23 September 2026, 6:55 PM

Donald Trump's recent rhetoric regarding 1% interest rates has drawn scrutiny. According to a White House ally who liaises with Warsh, such a target is considered unrealistic when accounting for the operational mechanics of global bond markets, as reported by Reuters.