US Treasury Secretary Bezent called on the Federal Reserve to continue cutting interest rates to put further pressure on US monetary policymakers. According to Bezent, lower interest rates are “the only element missing in achieving stronger economic growth, which is why the Federal Reserve should not delay.” In his speech, Bezent also said that 2026 will witness the “return” of Trump's “America Priority Agenda.” The head of the Treasury Department said that Trump “laid the foundation for strong economic growth” by passing last year's tax reduction legislation, trade agreements, and deregulation agenda. Bezent has been leading the government's process of selecting candidates to succeed Powell as chairman after his term expires in May. The head of the Treasury Department has repeatedly echoed Trump's calls to lower interest rates.

US Treasury Secretary Bezent called on the Federal Reserve to continue cutting interest rates to put further pressure on US monetary policymakers. According to Bezent, lower interest rates are “the only element missing in achieving stronger economic growth, which is why the Federal Reserve should not delay.” In his speech, Bezent also said that 2026 will witness the “return” of Trump's “America Priority Agenda.” The head of the Treasury Department said that Trump “laid the foundation for strong economic growth” by passing last year's tax reduction legislation, trade agreements, and deregulation agenda. Bezent has been leading the government's process of selecting candidates to succeed Powell as chairman after his term expires in May. The head of the Treasury Department has repeatedly echoed Trump's calls to lower interest rates.