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Trump economics adviser Kevin Hassett is rising in race for next Fed chief

Kevin Hassett, Trump's longest-serving economic adviser, is a leading contender to become the next Federal Reserve chairman, a position with significant influence over interest rates and the US econom

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Trump economic adviser Kevin Hassett says prez has authority to fire Fed chair Jerome Powell as DC renovations probed: ‘A lot to answer for’

President Trump has the authority to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for cause if evidence supports that, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Sunday, and that the Fed “has a lot to answer for” on renovation cost overruns at its Washington headquarters.

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Fed Chair Powell may face dismissal over building renovation: Trump adviser Hassett

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett suggested Sunday that Jerome Powell, chairman of the Federal Reserve, could be at risk of removal depending on answers related to the central bank’s $2.5 billion headquarters renovation.

Fed, White House and Jerome Powell

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Hassett says White House probing Fed renovation costs, authority to fire Powell

WASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has the authority to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for cause if evidence supports that, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Sunday and that the Fed "has a lot to answer for" on renovation cost overruns at its Washington headquarters.

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White House Increases Attacks On Powell Over Fed’s $2.5B Office Renovation

Kevin Hassett, an economic adviser to President Donald Trump, said that the Federal Reserve chairman had "a lot to answer for" about a pricey office renovation.

AOL · 1h

Contenders to succeed Powell slam Fed chair as White House pressure intensifies

Two top contenders to replace Jerome Powell slammed the Fed chair for a $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank’s headquarters, with one saying the Trump administration is examining whether it can fire the policymaker and the other saying the Fed has 'lost its way.

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White House shrugs off stronger-than-expected trade data from China

"There's a lot of ambiguity about what the real data in China are," said Kevin Hassett, a top economic adviser for the White House.

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White House defends tariffs on Brazil despite trade surplus

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defended Donald Trump’s newly unveiled 50% tariff against Brazil on ABC News ...

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Trump tariffs don't cause inflation because of 'patriotism' buying: WH advisor

President Donald Trump recently issued a raft of new tariff threats, including steep rates on dozens of countries and a new duty on copper imports.

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White House adviser says trade talks continuing with EU, Canada, Mexico

An Indian trade delegation has also reached Washington for fresh talks on a trade deal with the United States.

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Hassett says Trump has seen ‘sketches of deals’ ahead of Aug. 1 tariff deadline

Trump said the new Aug. 1 deadline was "firm," though he has vacillated on deadlines and tariffs since the start of his administration.

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Kevin Hassett says ahead of tariff deadline, "rough outlines of the deals are becoming clear"

White House National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett said Sunday that "rough outlines of the deals are becoming clear ...

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Kevin Hassett: Trump's 50% tariff on copper imports aims to prepare for US for future 'time of war'

White House Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defends Trump's 50% copper tariff, citing national security concerns and domestic production.

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'This Week' Transcript 7-13-25: White House NEC Director Kevin Hassett

A rush transcript of "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" airing on Sunday, July 13, 2025 on ABC News is below. This copy may not be in its final form, may be updated and may contain minor ...

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