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September 4, 2026
Trump Threatens Trade Action Unless Fed Cuts Rates Ahead of Meeting
- President Trump has intensified his demands for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, threatening to halt trade with countries that have trade surpluses with the U.S.
- This marks the first time Trump has directly linked tariffs to the Fed's rate decisions, reflecting a more aggressive stance ahead of the Fed's upcoming meeting.
- The administration's pressure campaign includes input from Vice President JD Vance and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, as they seek to influence the Fed's decision-making.
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- Trump tells Fed to slash rates or he'll end trade with countries with U.S. surplusesSep 4, 2026 at 2:02 PM · CNBC
- Trump says he will cease trading with top partners unless Fed lowers ratesSep 4, 2026 at 2:22 PM · CNN
- Trump threatens to stop trade with other countries if the US doesn’t lower its own interest ratesSep 4, 2026 at 2:50 PM · Independent
- Trump threatens trade war if rates aren't cut after strong jobs reportSep 4, 2026 at 4:04 PM · The Hill
- Trump keeps heralding an economic boom, but even a solid jobs report is causing problems for himSep 5, 2026 at 2:11 PM · AP
- Trump turns up the heat on Warsh as Fed rate hike loomsSep 5, 2026 at 6:18 PM · CNBC