Trump Threatens Trade Action Unless Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates

Strong job gains signal Fed hike as Trump levels new rate-cut demand - Reuters

Strong job gains signal Fed hike as Trump levels new rate-cut demand  Reuters

Trump Doubles Down on Push for Lower Rates After Strong Jobs Report

Liz Pancotti, vice president of policy, advocacy and research at progressive advocacy group Groundwork Collaborative, said that if Trump wants lower interest rates, he should stop his war in Iran and reverse his tariffs, which will bring prices down. Pancotti said that high costs are showing up even in the push to onshore manufacturing and build data centers, as materials like lumber or aluminum are subject to tariffs. (Source: Bloomberg)

Trump Threatens to Halt Some Trade Unless the Fed Cuts Rates

The president said he could halt trade between the United States and countries with which it has a trade deficit if the central bank doesn’t do his bidding.

By Tony Romm and Colby Smith

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A strong employment report in the US raises the odds of a Fed rate rise

Trump says he will cease trading with top partners unless Fed lowers rates - CNN

Trump says he will cease trading with top partners unless Fed lowers rates  CNN

US jobs growth smashes forecasts, raising chance of interest rate rise - The Times

US jobs growth smashes forecasts, raising chance of interest rate rise  The Times

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.

‘Stayin’ in Canada’: These artists halt sales to U.S. amid new 50% tariff on original art

Some N.S. artists have stopped selling their work to U.S. customers after President Donald Trump implemented a 50 per cent tariff on nearly $28 billion worth of Canadian goods — including original art.

By Celina Aalders

Trump threatens to cut trade with some countries if Fed doesn’t lower rates

President Donald Trump intensified pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, threatening to cut off trade with certain economies with which the US has a deficit if the central bank does not act. Trump issued his demands on Friday in a lengthy social media post after a stronger-than-expected August jobs report, which could bolster the case for Fed officials to raise rates at their next policy meeting starting September 15. In his post, the president exhorted his hand-picked Fed...

By Bloomberg

Trump threatens trade cut off with some countries if Fed doesn’t cut interest rates

‘We should have the LOWEST RATE of any country in the World...,’ Trump said in a Truth Social post

Trump’s threat to stop trade unless there’s a rate cut risks shock to U.S. economy

Economists and other analysts offered criticism Friday after President Donald Trump floated the idea of stopping trade with countries that have a trade surplus with the U.S. if the Federal Reserve doesn’t lower interest rates.

By Victor Reklaitis

Trump Plans Flight On Qatari Jet Again After Security Concerns

Trump opted to take another jet home from Turkey in July amid an alleged threat from Iran.

By Sara Dorn, Forbes Staff

Trump threatens to stop trade with other countries if the US doesn’t lower its interest rates

Economically illiterate Truth Social post conflates Fed’s prime rate with an individual obtaining lower interest on a car loan

By Andrew Feinberg

Trump Issues Ultimatum to Fed: Cut Rates or Face Trade War With the World

Strong jobs report fuels Fed rate hike prospects as Trump escalates rate cut pressure

A stronger US jobs report has raised expectations of a September Fed rate hike, while Donald Trump has stepped up pressure on the central bank to cut interest rates. Markets now await US inflation data, which could determine the Fed's next policy move.

'Cut rates or I'll halt trade': Trump threat to Fed has big implication for India

By CHIDANAND RAJGHATTA

‘Lower the rate or…’: Trump threatens to stop trading with US trade-deficit countries

Trump publicly called on Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh and the central bank’s board to “get smart” and cut interest rates.

Trump to use new Air Force One for Ireland trip next week despite security concerns

By Erin Keller

Trump threatens to 'stop trading' with some partners unless Fed lowers rates - Moneycontrol.com

Trump threatens to 'stop trading' with some partners unless Fed lowers rates  Moneycontrol.com

Strong job gains signal Fed hike as Trump levels new rate-cut demand

By Reuters

Trump says he'll stop trading with some nations if Fed doesn't cut rates

President Donald Trump threatened Friday to stop trading with countries with which the U.S. has a deficit unless the Federal Reserve (Fed) lowers interest rates, citing a strong Au...

US Stock Futures Slip as Jobs Growth Fuels Fed-Hike Bets

US stock futures erased early gains to briefly touch session lows on Friday after the US added 162,000 jobs in August, raising concerns that the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates soon.

By Jessica Menton

Trump $1 Coin Goes Out of Stock Hours After Launch: What to Know

Trump $1 coin goes out of stock hours after launch as the US Mint begins selling the commemorative coin for America's 250th anniversary.

US Mint’s new Trump $1 coin sells out rapidly amid 250th anniversary surge

Washington, DC: A commemorative $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump's portrait has triggered overwhelming demand across the United States, with initial...

By Times of Oman

New $1 coin featuring Trump marks 250th anniversary of US - Gulf Daily News (Bahrain)

New $1 coin featuring Trump marks 250th anniversary of US  Gulf Daily News (Bahrain)