Trump Wants an Interest Rate Cut Now. Will the Fed Oblige?

Trade war with China

It is uncertain what effect a protracted trade war with China could have on the economy. Many still expect an accord will be reached, but this view amounts to pure soothsaying. The Fed will undoubtedly wait for the outcome of a meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G-20 summit on June 28-29. Even then, there might not be a clear resolution.