Trump pushes US Federal Reserve for rate cuts, criticizes Powell
In a social media post on Saturday, President Donald Trump expressed his view that the U.S. Federal Reserve ought to reduce interest rates "sooner, rather than later."
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- Published Date: 06:49 | 17 May 2025
President Donald Trump on Saturday said in a social media post the U.S. Federal Reserve should cut rates "sooner, rather than later."
Trump also criticized the head of the central bank, Jerome Powell.
"THE CONSENSUS OF ALMOST EVERYBODY IS THAT, 'THE FED SHOULD CUT RATES SOONER, RATHER THAN LATER,'" Trump said in the post.
"Too Late Powell, a man legendary for being Too Late, will probably blow it again - But who knows???" Trump added.
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