# Trump says he would halt trade with some nations if Fed does not cut rates

https://mins.news/en/item/45532

- Reuters, 2026-09-04 14:10 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/trump-says-if-fed-doesnt-cut-rates-hell-stop-trading-with-some-nations-2026-09-04/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a9ad1426f821100011663fb

> U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he would stop trading with countries running a trade surplus with the United States unless the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates.

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