President Trump, Jerome Powell, and Why Their Relationship Matters

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During an Oval Office meeting with congressional Republicans a few days ago, President Trump showed off the draft of a letter to fire Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve.

It’s the latest chapter in a dysfunctional relationship that has major implications for the global economy.

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