Breaking news: Trump says Fed chair’s “termination cannot come fast enough”

The president said that Jerome Powell has been too hesitant to cut interest rates.

View in browser April 17, 2025, 7:47 a.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times Trump Says Fed Chair's 'Termination Cannot Come Fast Enough' President Trump said that Jerome Powell has been too hesitant to cut interest rates, and "he should certainly lower them now." Read more Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018