Trump's proposal to tie trade policy to Federal Reserve rate cuts could face long-term economic challenges

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Skip to navigationSkip to main contentSkip to right columnADVERTISEMENTRinna DiamantakosFri, September 11, 2026 at 12:40 PM GMT+2 4 min readPresident Donald Trump is once again pressuring the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, this time threatening to halt trade with some of America's biggest partners. The comments come as the economy faces persistent inflation and affordability concerns.The president made the threat in a Truth Social post, responding to the stronger-than-expected job report.Must ReadJeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being oneDave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake.