Donald Trump and Jerome Powell disagree over cost of Fed building renovations

Donald Trump and Jerome Powell disagree over cost of Fed building renovations
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell listens as President Donald Trump (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)

President Donald Trump publicly scorned Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell on Thursday for the cost of an extensive building renovation as the two officials began a tour of the unfinished project.

Mr Trump said the project cost$ 3.1bn, much higher than the Fed’s $2.5bn figure, while Mr Powell, standing next to him, silently shook his head.

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