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Live updates: August’s strong jobs numbers put rate cut in doubt; Trump signs beef deal

The Hill·September 4, 2026·1 min read
Live updates: August’s strong jobs numbers put rate cut in doubt; Trump signs beef deal

The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs last month, stronger than expected. President Trump now wants interest rates dropped, threatening to cut off trade with several countries if the Federal Reserve doesn't budge at its September meeting. He cited stopping their 'big surpluses' as leverage.

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