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Trump says he still has confidence in Fed Chair Warsh, demands 1% or lower interest rates

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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President Donald Trump previously threatened to cut off trade with countries that have trade surpluses with the U.S. if the Fed doesn't cut interest rates.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:21:14 UTC.

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  1. US Fed raises interest rates for first time in three years

  2. 10-year Treasury yield climbs back to 5% after Fed hikes rates, Warsh highlights inflation risks

  3. US Federal Reserve defies Trump with interest rate hike

  4. Federal Reserve hikes key rate to tackle ‘too high’ inflation, defying Trump demands for cut

  5. US interest rates raised for first time in three years

  6. Trump says he still has confidence in Fed Chair Warsh, demands 1% or lower interest rates

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