Trump says he will cease trading with top partners unless Fed lowers rates

Trump is threatening to cut trade with deficit nations if the Fed won't slash interest rates.

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National story. 28 articles from 22 sources. Updated Sep 5, 2026.

Part of Trump's fight with the Federal Reserve over Jerome Powell and Lisa Cook

How each side is putting it

Left

7 sources
St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· Sep 5, 2026

Trump threatens trade if Fed doesn't cut rates

Ran by 2 outlets· West Hawaii Today, Hawaiitribune Herald
West Hawaii TodayLean Left· Sep 5, 2026

Trump threatens to halt some trade unless Fed cuts rates

Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· Sep 5, 2026

Trump threatens to halt some trade unless Fed cuts rates

BloombergLean Left· Sep 4, 2026

Trump Says Rate Hike Won't Reassure Bond Market

Ran by 2 outlets· The Boston Globe, Philadelphia Inquirer
The Boston GlobeLean Left· Sep 4, 2026

Trump threatens to halt some trade unless the Fed cuts rates

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Sep 4, 2026

Trump threatens to halt some trade unless the Fed cuts rates

BloombergLean Left· Sep 4, 2026

Balance of Power: Trump Says Fed Must Cut Rates (Podcast)

Center

11 sources
UPICenter· Sep 4, 2026

Trump warns he'll cut trade with some countries if Fed doesn't lower rates

Ran by 4 outlets· KTSM 9 News, FOX 21 Colorado Springs, +2 more
KTSM 9 NewsCenter· Sep 4, 2026

Trump threatens trade war if rates aren't cut after strong jobs report

FOX 21 Colorado SpringsCenter· Sep 4, 2026

Trump threatens trade war if rates aren't cut after strong jobs report

WGN ChicagoCenter· Sep 4, 2026

Trump threatens trade war if rates aren't cut after strong jobs report

The HillCenter· Sep 4, 2026

Trump threatens trade war if rates aren't cut after strong jobs report

Ran by 8 outlets· KESQ Palm Springs, KEYT Santa Barbara, +6 more
KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· Sep 4, 2026

Trump says he will cease trading with top partners unless Fed lowers rates

KEYT Santa BarbaraCenter· Sep 4, 2026

Trump says he will cease trading with top partners unless Fed lowers rates

KRDOCenter· Sep 4, 2026

Trump says he will cease trading with top partners unless Fed lowers rates

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· Sep 4, 2026

Trump says he will cease trading with top partners unless Fed lowers rates

KVIA El PasoCenter· Sep 4, 2026

Trump says he will cease trading with top partners unless Fed lowers rates

Local News 8Center· Sep 4, 2026

Trump says he will cease trading with top partners unless Fed lowers rates

KTVZ BendCenter· Sep 4, 2026

Trump says he will cease trading with top partners unless Fed lowers rates

KION Central CoastCenter· Sep 4, 2026

Trump says he will cease trading with top partners unless Fed lowers rates

Right

4 sources
Revolver NewsRight· Sep 5, 2026

Trump doubles down on threat to halt trade with top partners unless Fed cuts rates…

New York PostLean Right· Sep 4, 2026

Trump threatens trade with dozens of countries if Fed doesn’t lower rates post-jobs report

Washington ExaminerRight· Sep 4, 2026

Trump pressures Fed for rate cut by threatening to cut off trade partners altogether

Just the NewsLean Right· Sep 4, 2026

Trump cheers strong jobs report, calls for lower interest rates

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