The central bank chair and his colleagues also made it clear with their words and actions that they are not yet aligned with Trump's calls for lower rates ahead of any economic slowdown.

And you know, we'll make deals, but we don't have to." Mr. Trump also touted slower inflation, but criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, saying he's "not really doing a good job." ...

President Trump has crossed that traditional marker ... And the attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell? Pure theater. The Fed is an independent agency and isn’t supposed to take orders ...

Trump also took aim at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whom he has criticized in recent weeks for not boosting the economy by lowering interest rates, scaring markets. "You're not supposed to ...

Asked if he would remove Powell before his term as chair ends in 2026, Trump issued his most definitive denial, saying, "No, no, no. That was a total – why would I do that? I get to replace the ...