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Hassett on Trump trade war interest rates threat: ‘I don’t expect the trade’s going to go to zero’

The Hill·September 13, 2026·1 min read
Hassett on Trump trade war interest rates threat: ‘I don’t expect the trade’s going to go to zero’

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett downplayed President Trump's threat of a trade war if the Federal Reserve doesn't drop interest rates. He said he doesn't expect trade to go to zero but acknowledged the president holds a strong opinion on rates.

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