The American president, Donald Trumphis attacks on the president of the Federal Reserve (Fed), Jerome Powellwho asks not to hurry when lowering interest rates, and pointed out that he knows more than him.
“I want to be very friendly. I want to be very friendly and respectful of the Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve. It is supposed to let it do whatever you want, but Be much more than him on interest rates“, said Trump in the state of Michiganwhere he went to celebrate the first 100 days of his second term.
The Republican leader considered that Powell “You really aren’t doing a good job“
“Believe me, underlying inflation has reached its lower level In four years and last month we had the greater price drop to the consumer from the pandemic. All this in 100 days, ”he added in his rally in reference to his own management.
His criticisms of the president of the Fed They have been common before even assuming the position on January 20.
In this time he has even threatened fire himsomething that law does not allowwhile Powellwhich was appointed by Trump In his first term (2017-2021), he reiterates that despite the pressures He doesn’t plan to leave his post.
Interest rates are currently in a fork from 4.25 to 4.5 % and the next meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) To evaluate possible ups or downs will take place on May 6 and 7.