Trump Denies Plans to Oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
Trump Stated He Has No Plans to Remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from Office
President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that he plans to keep Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in his position despite previous statements that caused market instability. Trump declared to reporters that he plans to keep Powell in his position despite his past threats to remove him.
The Fed's decision to halt interest rate cuts has angered Trump because he believes the economy remains stable according to his assessment of inflation levels. The president stated that declining energy and grocery prices indicate low inflation so the Fed should reduce its benchmark interest rates. Powell attributes economic uncertainty to Trump's tariffs while warning about reduced growth potential and rising inflation risks.
The Fed faces ongoing public pressure from Trump despite his recent statements of reconciliation because he plans to maintain his public challenge of the central bank's authority. The central bank faces ongoing challenges because of Trump's tariff policies and economic rhetoric which creates persistent tensions.
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