As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, tensions are rising between him and the Federal Reserve regarding interest rate policies. Recent discussions indicate that the Fed may pause its rate cuts, a move that could lead to significant conflict with the incoming administration. Background on the Tensions During his previous term, Trump was vocal in his criticism of the Federal Reserve, particularly targeting Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates aggressively enough. Trump, who has consistently identified as a “low-rate guy,” believes that lower borrowing costs are essential for stimulating economic growth. However, Powell and other