Politics● LowSep 16 · Sep 16, 2026, 9:05 PM
Trump demands 1% or lower interest rate after first Fed hike since 2023
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President Donald Trump previously threatened to cut off trade with countries that have trade surpluses with the U.S. if the Fed doesn't cut interest rates.
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