Trump warns of trade freeze unless Fed slashes interest rates

US President Donald Trump has warned that he may stop trade with nations where the US has a deficit if the Federal Reserve refuses to reduce interest rates. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that the US is entitled to the lowest rates globally. This ultimatum comes after a robust August jobs report revealed 162,000 new positions were added, which makes the likelihood of immediate rate cuts more difficult.

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