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Harris responds to Trump Fed comments, will release economic plan in coming days ========== Vice President Kamala Harris strongly disagrees with former President Donald Trump's suggestion that U.S. presidents should have a say in the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions; Harris emphasizes that the Fed is an independent entity and as president, she would never interfere in its decisions; Harris plans to unveil an official economic policy platform in the coming days focused on bringing down costs and strengthening the economy; Trump believes he has a better instinct than people on the Federal Reserve and should have a say in Fed policy; Harris is watching to see where the Fed moves next on interest rates; Powell, the Fed Chair, emphasizes the importance of the Fed's independence; Powell faces occasional pressure from the general public to lower interest rates; Biden has not tried to influence the Federal Reserve Board; Harris' comments draw a stark contrast between her and Trump's views on the Fed. #KamalaHarris #DonaldTrump #FederalReserve #InterestRates #EconomicPlan https://emeatribune.com/harris-responds-to-trump-fed-comments-will-release-economic-plan-in-coming-days/