Trump says will stop trade with some countries if Fed doesn’t lower rates
Corroborated by 5 sources from 5 publishers
TL;DR
Multiple sources report that trump says will stop trade with some countries if Fed doesn’t lower rates.
Sources
1
Investing.com News
https://www.investing.com/news/economy-news/trump-says-will-stop-trade-with-some-countries-if-fed-doesnt-lower-rates-93CH-4889694
2
Bloomberg Markets
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-09-04/trump-says-fed-must-get-smart-and-lower-interest-rates-video
3
Bloomberg Politics
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-04/trump-demands-fed-lower-rates-reviving-pressure-campaign
4
CNBC 15838381
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/09/04/trump-tells-fed-to-slash-rates-or-heall-end-trade-with-countries-with-u-s-surpluses.html
5
The Hill International
https://thehill.com/business/6071563-trump-trade-war-fed-interest-rates-august-jobs-report
6
Bloomberg Markets
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-09-04/trump-doubles-down-on-push-for-lower-rates-video
7
The New York Times (Economy)
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/business/economy/trump-trade-threats-fed-rate-cuts.html
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CNBC 10000113
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/04/trump-fed-rates-jobs-trade.html