Trump blames inflation on 'stupidity' and floats trade halt as markets dip

President Trump reacted to a strong jobs report by insisting that economic success does not cause inflation, attributing it instead to stupidity. He threatened to halt trade with foreign nations as retaliation for rising interest rates on U.S. debt. Critics note that his own tariffs and the Iran war have contributed to the inflationary pressures he now blames on others.
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