Key facts
- President Trump threatened to halt trade with top partners unless the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates.
- The president's comments put pressure on the independent central bank.
- The Federal Reserve is expected to make a pivotal decision on interest rates this month.
President Donald Trump has again threatened to halt trade with major partners unless the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, putting pressure on the independent central bank ahead of its pivotal September decision. Trump previously threatened to halt a broad swath of trade if interest rates were not cut.