On April 17 and 18, 2025, local time #特朗普施压鲍威尔 , U.S. President Trump repeatedly pressured Federal Reserve Chairman Powell regarding the issue of interest rate cuts.

On April 17, Trump launched a fierce attack on Powell during social media and press conferences, accusing him of "playing politics," claiming he had the right to fire Powell immediately, and stating that "the sooner Powell is out, the better" and that "Powell's actions are always 'too late and wrong'; he should have cut rates long ago like the European Central Bank." On April 18, Trump delivered a speech at the White House, reiterating that Powell should lower interest rates.