Trump says he will stop trade with certain countries if the Fed doesn't lower interest rates
President Trump says the Federal Reserve must lower interest rates or else he will cut off trade with countries that sell a ton of goods to the U.S. but don't buy as much from American producers.
President Trump has demanded that the Federal Reserve lower interest rates. He has stated that if the Fed fails to comply, he will terminate trade relations with countries that export significantly to the U.S. without reciprocal purchasing from American businesses.
- President Trump demands the Federal Reserve lower interest rates.
- Trump threatens to cut off trade with countries with large trade surpluses with the U.S.
- The threat is contingent on the Federal Reserve not lowering interest rates.
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