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Federal Reserve and Trade Threats

Updated 2026-09-04 14:10 UTC 1 source Negative

President Trump has demanded that the Federal Reserve cut interest rates or face potential trade sanctions against countries with U.S. surpluses.

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Trump tells Fed to slash rates or he'll end trade with countries with U.S. surpluses

President Donald Trump demanded that the Fed slash interest rates or else he will cut off trade with countries with which the U.S. maintains trade deficits.

2026-09-04 14:03 UTC