Who determines the interest rate for the nation? A.president
B.us Department of Treasury
C. Federal Reserve
D.congress

He used conservatism as his political direction in the government, however, still progressive in some situations. He proved this as he continued to use Truman's policy to recognize the government of China and try to solve problems with its relation to this country and was able to have A Sino-American Mutual Defense Treaty.  He never used nuclear war as an answer to solve problems with China.