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Trump Ties Federal Reserve Interest Rates to International Trade Agreements
Trump threatened to terminate trade with nations maintaining surpluses unless the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates. He argued that recent strong job growth figures provide the central bank with sufficient reason to implement cuts. Critics characterized the ultimatum as a self-defeating strategy that would harm American consumers and businesses. I see trump is trying the strategy of 'if you don't do what I want, I'm going to punch myself in the face even more'.Trump tells Fed to slash rates or he'll end trade with countries with U.S. surplusesTrump Lauds Jobs Report, Says the Fed Should Lower Rates