Bloomberg
Treasuries Gain as Confidence in Warsh Grows, Trump Threatens EU Tariffs
Thursday, September 17, 2026
US Treasury prices rose following the Federal Reserve's interest rate increase. President Trump announced on January 15, 2026, that he would impose tariffs on the European Union if he determined its efforts to strengthen ties with Canada harmed US interests. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's statements on inflation policy preceded the market movements. Bloomberg reported equity futures also advanced after the Fed announcement.