Is President Trump threatening the independence of the Federal Reserve when he attacks Fed Chair Jerome Powell over interest rates? NPR asks Wharton School associate professor Peter Conti-Brown. Events
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is the latest target of a Donald Trump “Truth Bomb” barrage on his Truth Social platform. The post Breitbart Business Digest: Can Trump Actually Remove Jerome Powell as Fed Chair? appeared first on Breitbart. Politics
The Fed is an independent government agency established by Congress. Politics
President Trump lashed out at Powell for not acting sooner to lower interest rates. The president's own tariffs make that more difficult, by putting upward pressure on prices. Politics
Jerome Powell has said that the Federal Reserve can be patient as the effects of tariffs become more clear. President Trump, who is pushing for interest rate cuts, said, “Powell’s termination cannot come fast enough!” Politics
Trump blasts Fed chair Powell and looks forward to his ‘termination’ The Washington Post Politics
Trump's tariffs are "highly likely" to cause higher inflation, Powell said. Politics
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The remarks came as U.S. stocks plummeted over an escalating trade war. Politics
Investors, businesses and consumers all seem terrified of how President Trump's tariffs could upend the global economy. Politics
Live updates: Trump's expansive new tariffs send global stocks plunging NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Politics
President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imported goods, which were higher and broader than many expected. The new import taxes are expected to raise prices and slow growth in the U.S., while pushing many other countries into recession. Politics
Live updates: Trump's sweeping new tariffs send global stocks plunging as U.S. allies plan reaction NBC News Politics
Auto stocks slide as US tariffs send 'fatal signal' for trade Reuters Events
Trump auto tariffs are coming, but not all levies will be imposed April 2, sending stocks higher Reuters Politics