Trump issued his demands in a lengthy social media post after a stronger-than-expected August jobs report, which could bolster the case for Fed officials to raise rates at their next policy meeting starting Sept. 15.
It’s unclear how such an action would help lower U.S. borrowing costs.
For anyone seriously wondering why Canada walked away from the table, this is exhibit A. Our “deal” would have lasted about two weeks, in exchange for permanent concessions.
For anyone seriously wondering why Canada walked away from the table, this is exhibit A. Our “deal” would have lasted about two weeks, in exchange for permanent concessions.