https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-turns-up-the-heat-on-warsh-as-fed-rate-hike-loomsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-turns-up-the-heat-on-warsh-as-fed-rate-hike-loomshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-turns-up-the-heat-on-warsh-as-fed-rate-hike-looms#u60559Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:25:11 +0000Donald Trump has threatened to halt trade with top partners and trigger a trade war if the Federal Reserve does not lower interest rates. This pressure follows a strong jobs report that increased market expectations for a rate hike. Trump is specifically targeting the Fed to reverse this trend, claiming an economic boom while simultaneously warning of trade disruptions to achieve his monetary goals.Why it mattersThe Federal Reserve operates independently to manage inflation and employment through interest rate adjustments. Trump's attempt to link international trade policy to domestic mon