Trump Reveals Tariff Strategy in Pre-Recorded CNBC Interview
President Donald Trump is set to release excerpts from a pre-recorded interview on CNBC at 6 PM ET today, August 20. The interview covers four market-sensitive topics: Federal Reserve policy, tariffs, trade relations, and geopolitical risks.
Tariffs are a key focus of the interview. The administration has been implementing new trade measures throughout this year, with Trump indicating that the next round would be more complex than earlier iterations. This comes after previous announcements linked to reported $6 trillion market sell-offs, highlighting the significant impact of Trump's trade posture on asset prices.
This is not the first time Trump has engaged with CNBC; he sat down for interviews in April and July 2026, covering economic legislation, tariffs, and trade. Releasing excerpts rather than a full live interview gives the White House control over which soundbites reach the market first.