Trump tells Fed to slash rates or he’ll end trade with countries with U.S. surpluses
Trump renewed pressure on the central bank after a stronger-than-expected jobs report, while traders lifted September rate-hike odds to 60%, according to CME FedWatch.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump threatened to stop trading with countries running deficits against the United States unless the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, demanding the U.S. have the "LOWEST RATE of any country in the World."
- Rising oil prices sparked by Trump's war against Iran have inflated costs and deepened inflation concerns, explaining the high interest rates that Trump now attacks.
- Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller said Thursday that a potential rate hike remains in play, influenced by stronger-than-expected job creation reported in August.
- Trump asserted that the Supreme Court's Tariff decision "strongly acknowledged" that "The President" has an absolute right to halt trade, providing legal framing for his ultimatum.
- Despite appointing Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on May 22, 2026, Trump's public ultimatum demonstrates escalation in efforts to dictate monetary policy to his own appointee.
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Since his return, the U.S. leader has used extreme threats as a tactic to influence the Fed and pressure foreign governments. These strategies include trade embargoes and territorial aspirations, generating tensions with allies and adversaries.
Trump's Stark Ultimatum to the Fed: Cut Rates or Risk Global Trade Chaos
President Trump demanded the Federal Reserve cut interest rates or face a halt to U.S. trade with deficit nations after a strong August jobs report. The ultimatum escalates pressure on new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh amid rising odds of a rate hike instead. Economists warn of severe consequences for global commerce and inflation.
The Washington Standard
Mish Talk - Global Economic Trend AnalysisTrump Threatens to Cancel Trade with World Unless the Fed Cuts Rates
Let’s discuss the economic madness of Trump’s threat, although it’s a ridiculous, idiotic bluff. Trump’s Rate Cut Rant Truth Social: Great jobs number just announced, breaking all estimates (except mine!) by double and triple – And you haven’t seen anything yet! EMPLOYERS ADDED 162,000 JOB IN AUGUST. Lower the interest rates because the U.S.A. is […]
Reforma
mural.com.mxTrump threatened yesterday to stop trading in deficit countries like Mexico, unless the Fed lowers inter s rates.
Hawaii Tribune-Herald
West Hawaii TodayTrump threatens to halt some trade unless Fed cuts rates
President Donald Trump threatened Friday to halt a broad swath of U.S. trade unless the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates, issuing a series of sweeping ultimatums that could prove costly to the economy if he were to carry it out.
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