Jerome Powell Ends Term as Fed Chair Amid Disagreements with President Trump

As Jerome Powell's term as Federal Reserve Chair ends on May 15, tensions between him and President Donald Trump over interest rate policy have persisted. Trump has criticized the Fed for not cutting rates to stimulate economic activity, while Powell maintained a data-driven approach.

By Sean Williams, The Motley Fool May 4, 2026 4 min read · Yahoo Finance · May 4, 2026, 09:26 UTC

Jerome Powell Ends Term as Fed Chair Amid Disagreements with President Trump

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