# Trump threatens to block trade with many countries unless Fed cuts rates

https://mins.news/en/item/45598

- CNN, 2026-09-04 14:53 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/04/economy/trump-trade-fed?Date=20260904&Profile=CNN

> President Trump threatens to prevent the United States from trading with many countries unless the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates.

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