President Donald Trump escalated his war with the Federal Reserve this morning, suggesting that he may seek the “termination” of Chair Jay Powell. But before we get to that, please step back and consider this moment for the American economy.
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April 17, 2025
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Powell’s not coming to the rescue yet
Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell painted a dark picture this afternoon of the risks facing the U.S. economy due to President Donald Trump’s trade war. But Powell also made clear the Fed isn’t about to step in with a rate cut quite yet.
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