Trump demands Fed lower rates, threatening to cut trade with some countries

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President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates. He demanded that the central bank slash these rates.

The president warned that he could halt trade between the United States and countries with which it maintains a trade deficit.

Trump stated that he will cut off trade with these certain economies if the central bank fails to act and does not do his bidding.

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