https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/weaponized-interdependenceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/weaponized-interdependencehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/weaponized-interdependence#u61047Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:48:10 +0000Donald Trump has threatened to stop trading with top partners unless the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates. This demand follows strong jobs figures that increased market expectations for a rate hike. Trump is currently pressuring Fed officials, including Warsh, as the possibility of higher rates looms. While Trump continues to promote an economic boom, current employment data is complicating his efforts to secure lower borrowing costs.Why it mattersThe Federal Reserve typically operates independently from the executive branch to manage inflation and employment. Using trade policy as levera