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Trump threatens trade war if rates aren’t cut after strong jobs report

The Hill·September 4, 2026·1 min read
Trump threatens trade war if rates aren’t cut after strong jobs report

President Trump called on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates Friday after the August jobs report showed 162,000 jobs added, far exceeding expectations. He threatened to cut off trade with several countries if the central bank does not comply. The strong report was released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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