President Trump stated in a social media post on September 4, 2026, that the ongoing conflict with Iran, which has resulted in the deaths of thousands of Iranians and injuries to more than 750 US service members, is a minor issue. He also threatened to stop trade with certain countries unless the US Federal Reserve reduces interest rates. Trump referenced a strong jobs report from August as justification for lowering rates and indicated that he would halt trade with nations where the US has a trade deficit if the Federal Reserve did not comply.
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Trump Comments on Iran Conflict and Trade Policy
President Trump downplayed the ongoing conflict with Iran, which has resulted in significant casualties, calling it a minor issue. He also threatened to halt trade with countries unless the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, citing a strong jobs report as justification.
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Trump downplays war with Iran, in which 18 US service members have been killed so far, as ‘small potatoes’ – live
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