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Trump says if the Fed doesn't cut rates, he'll stop trading with some…

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55 minutes ago · 3:18 readSeptember 4, 2026

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said that unless the Federal Reserve cut interest rates, he would stop trading with countries with which the United States had a deficit. "High interest rates put the U.S.A. at a very unfa… reuters@koreatimes.co.kr(KoreaTimes) first reported the story. This YuToday briefing gathers the confirmed facts, what changed, and what to watch next.

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What we know so far

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said that unless the Federal Reserve cut interest rates, he would stop trading with countries with which the United States had a deficit. "High interest rates put the U.S.A. at a very unfair disadvantage, and I won't allow that to happen!" said Trump, who has repeatedly demanded that the Fed cut rates. The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday reported stronger-than-expected job creation in August, prompting traders to boost bets on a hike later this month. "We should have the LOWEST RATE of any country in the World ... LOWER THE RATE OR I’LL S WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said that unless the Federal Reserve cut interest rates, he would stop trading with countries with which the United States had a deficit. "High interest rates put the U.S.A. at a very unfair disadvantage, and I won't allow that to happen!" said Trump, who has repeatedly demanded that the Fed cut rates. The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday reported stronger-than-expected job creation in August, prompting traders to boost bets on a hike later this month. "We should have the LOWEST RATE of any country in the World ... LOWER THE RATE OR I’LL S

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The latest reporting

Reported context includes the following: WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said that unless the Federal Reserve cut interest rates, he would stop trading with countries with which the United States had a deficit. "High interest rates put the U.S.A. at a very unfair disadvantage, and I won't allow that to happen!" said Trump, who has repeatedly demanded that the Fed cut rates. The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday reported stronger-than-expected job creation in August, prompting traders to boost bets on a hike later this month. "We should have the LOWEST RATE of any country in the World ... LOWER THE RATE OR I’LL S WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said that unless the Federal Reserve cut interest rates, he would stop trading with countries with which the United States had a deficit. "High interest rates put the U.S.A. at a very unfair disadvantage, and I won't allow that to happen!" said Trump, who has repeatedly demanded that the Fed cut rates. The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday reported stronger-than-expected job creation in August, prompting traders to boost bets on a hike later this month. "We should have the LOWEST RATE of any country in the World ... LOWER THE RATE OR I’LL S

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