Trump Urges Fed to Lower Interest Rates Amid Economic Struggles

September 16th is about to be a wild day.

We now have President Trump threatening to "stop trading" with all countries that the US has a trade deficit with if the Fed does not CUT rates.

This would effectively cut off trade with ~50% of all US trading partners, including…

— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) September 4, 2026

BREAKING: President Trump calls on the Fed to cut interest rates after the August jobs report nearly triples expectations.

Trump also threatens to "stop trading with countries with which we have a deficit" if the Fed does not cut rates.

The Fed "must get smart," Trump says. pic.twitter.com/xC3mr4AVeZ

— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) September 4, 2026