Trump says talking to Fed boss Powell is like ‘talking to a wall’ in latest attack

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Trump says talking to Fed boss Powell is like ‘talking to a wall’ in latest attack

Donald Trump has offered his latest sharp criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, complaining during an Oval Office press conference on Thursday that dealing with the central banker is like “talking to a wall.”The president has repeatedly pushed for Powell to lower interest rates, but the Fed announced Wednesday they will hold steady for the time being, citing a relatively strong economy, even amid uncertainty over the future impact of Trump’s tariffs.“Well, the Bank of England cut. China cut. Everybody’s cutting but him,” Trump told reporters as he fielded questions after announcing a trade deal with the UK.“I call ..