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Trump Links Trade Deficit to Fed Rates, Threatens Trade Halt

Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. trade deficit is linked to the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions. He suggested that if rates are not lowered, he would cease trade with foreign countries. Trump also described inflation as a result of "stupidity." He reportedly made these remarks in relation to stock market declines on inflation concerns.

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