Powell reiterates U.S. Fed's independence
WASHINGTON, March 10 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Sunday that he didn't think President Donald Trump could fire him, re-emphasizing the Fed's monetary policy independence.
"The law is clear that I have a four-year term, and I fully intend to serve it," Powell told the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) news show "60 Minutes." When asked if he thought the president could fire him, he said "no."
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