https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-threatens-to-stop-trading-with-countries-that-have-a-trade-deficit-unless-the-fed-cuts-ratesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-threatens-to-stop-trading-with-countries-that-have-a-trade-deficit-unless-the-fed-cuts-rateshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-threatens-to-stop-trading-with-countries-that-have-a-trade-deficit-unless-the-fed-cuts-rates#u62912Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:00:18 +0000President Donald Trump threatened to stop trading with countries that maintain a trade surplus with the United States unless the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates. This demand follows a stronger-than-expected jobs report for August. The move increases pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to adjust monetary policy. Critics suggest the threat could lead to a national crisis, while some analysts view the rhetoric as a reflection of White House anxiety regarding upcoming midterm elections.Why it mattersThe Federal Reserve operates independently to manage inflation and employment. Us https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-threatens-to-stop-trading-with-countries-that-have-a-trade-deficit-unless-the-fed-cuts-rateshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-threatens-to-stop-trading-with-countries-that-have-a-trade-deficit-unless-the-fed-cuts-rates#u58563Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:33:01 +0000US President Donald Trump has threatened to halt trade with countries that have a trade surplus with the United States unless the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates. This statement was made in response to a stronger-than-expected August jobs report. Trump's statement has escalated his pressure on the Federal Reserve and its Chair, Jerome Powell.Why it mattersThe US economy added 162,000 jobs in August, much higher than the expected 53,000 jobs added, and the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.1 percent. Trump's threat has significant implications for global trade and the US