Jerome Powell’s determination to ensure any jump in prices stemming from Donald Trump’s tariffs don’t spread through the economy has earned him the moniker “Mr. Too Late” from the president. For the Federal Reserve chair,

U.S. President Donald Trump calmed investors this week by asserting that he has "no intention" of removing Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell. However, his "outrageous rhetoric has clearly damaged" the central bank's independence,

The president said he has “no intention” of ousting Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, but the administration’s willingness to challenge norms regarding the central bank’s political independence is causing concern.