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Trump’s threat to stop trade unless there’s a rate cut risks shock to U.S. economy

Economists and other analysts offered criticism Friday after President Donald Trump floated the idea of stopping trade with countries that have a trade surplus with the U.S. if the Federal Reserve doesn’t lower interest rates.

Trump’s threat to stop trade unless there’s a rate cut risks shock to U.S. economy

Published September 4, 2026 · Category: Finance

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Economists and other analysts offered criticism Friday after President Donald Trump floated the idea of stopping trade with countries that have a trade surplus with the U.S. if the Federal Reserve doesn’t lower interest rates.

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Originally published at www.marketwatch.com.

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