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Trump pushes US Federal Reserve for rate cuts, criticizes Powell

President Donald Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on May 17, 2025, for not lowering interest rates promptly in Washington, D.C.
Trump's criticism follows the Fed's decision in early May to keep interest rates steady at 4.25%–4%, marking the third such pause amid inflation concerns.
Trump labeled Powell a fool and said the consensus urges the Fed to cut rates sooner to avoid harming economic progress as inflation cools.
Trump expressed that the majority opinion favors the Federal Reserve reducing interest rates promptly instead of delaying such action, highlighting growing pressure for a rate cut.
Trump's comments heightened pressure on the Fed, influencing cryptocurrency markets like Bitcoin, which showed notable price gains amid increased investor attention.

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Trump Arrecia Criticism Against Fed President · Global Voices

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Trump Pushes U.S. Federal Reserve For Rate Cuts, Criticizes Powell

Trump on Saturday said in a social media post the U.S. Federal Reserve should cut rates "sooner, rather than later."

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Donald Trump takes another jab at Fed Chair Jerome Powell over rate cut: ‘Legendary for being too late…’

“Too Late Powell”, Donald Trump takes jibe at Fed Chair Jerome Powell over what he calls a “delay” in rate cut announcement.

18 hours ago·New Delhi, India

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Trump Pushes US Federal Reserve for Rate Cuts, Criticizes Powell

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Trump pushes US Federal Reserve for rate cuts, criticizes Powell

President Donald Trump on Saturday said in a social media post the U.S. Federal Reserve should cut rates "sooner, rather than later."

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Donald Trump Again Attacked Jerome Powell and Demanded that the Fed Reduce the Rates "as Soon as Possible"

U.S. President Donald Trump demanded that the U.S. Federal Reserve cut rates "as soon as possible," harshly criticizing Fed President Jerome Powell for his inactivity. "The consensus of almost everyone is that the Federal Reserve should cut rates as soon as possible," Trump said on social media. "Powell, a legendary man for 'gettin' late, will probably screw it up again. But who knows?" Trump added. President Trump continued to voice his complai…

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