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Trump demands Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s “termination,” accusing him of delaying rate cuts amid tariff-driven inflation risks. Powell asserts legal immunity from dismissal, vowing to serve until 2026. The clash underscores threats to Fed independence, with Trump’s team exploring removal options, while Powell cites bipartisan support for central bank autonomy. A Supreme Court case on agency heads’ removal could set a precedent, but Powell remains defiant: “We operate without political influence”