Trump Announces Plans to Replace Fed Chair Powell and Review UK Trade Deal
President Donald Trump threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell if he does not resign soon. Trump also warned of changes to the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal due to Britain's stance on the Iran war. The Strait of Hormuz remains contested with a U.S. naval blockade and Iranian measures in place.
GB News# Trump Threatens to Fire Fed Chair Powell President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell if he does not step down from the Fed in the coming weeks. Trump said he will fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell if he does not resign.
Trump said he will fire Fed Chair Powell if he doesn't leave. Trump said he expects rates to go lower when Kevin Warsh takes over. Jerome H. Powell’s term as Fed chair officially ends on May 15. Jerome H.
Powell can stay on as a governor until 2028. Jerome H. Powell said he would not leave until a criminal investigation was over.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Splits from Trump Marjorie Taylor Greene stated 'President Trump is not Jesus.
He’s not God'. Marjorie Taylor Greene explained her split with Trump. Marjorie Taylor Greene is a former Congresswoman. Marjorie Taylor Greene evolved from MAGA booster to MAGA critic.
Trump Warns of Changes to UK-US Trade Deal Donald Trump warned that America's trade deal with the UK 'can always be changed'.
Donald Trump suggested revising the UK trade deal following criticism from Rachel Reeves on his Iran strategy, citing Britain's limited support for U.S. actions. Donald Trump suggested he could change the agreement he reached with Sir Keir last year because of Britain’s lack of support in the Middle East. Donald Trump threatens to downgrade Britain's trade deal in latest attack on Keir Starmer.
Donald Trump told Sky News 'We gave them a good trade deal. Better than I had to. ' Donald Trump complained Britain failed to assist when he sought backing for strikes on Tehran. The UK-US trade deal is named the Economic Prosperity Deal.
The Economic Prosperity Deal was announced in May last year by Sir Keir and Mr Trump. The Economic Prosperity Deal covers multiple sectors including automotive, aviation and agricultural industries. The Economic Prosperity Deal allows 13,000 tonnes of tariff-free US beef into the UK.
4 billion litres of US ethanol. Several components of the Economic Prosperity Deal remain incomplete, with full negotiations and implementation still outstanding.
British Farmer Expresses Concerns Over Trade Deal British farmer Andrew Ward voiced concerns over potential impacts on agriculture if the UK-US trade deal is modified amid ongoing tensions.
Andrew Ward predicted the UK-US trade deal will be 'changed for the worse'. The importing of ethanol from the US meant two million tonnes of British wheat was left with nowhere to go. The UK-US deal allowed 1,400 tonnes of ethanol tariff-free into the UK.
An ethanol plant on the Humberside would use around two million tonnes of wheat. The tariff-free US ethanol import caused the Humberside ethanol plant to shut down.
UK Leader Rejects Pressure on Iran War Keir Starmer said he is 'not going to yield' to pressure from Trump on Iran war.
Rachel Reeves to meet US counterpart after he said 'small bit of economic pain' was worth Iran war.
Strait of Hormuz Blockade Continues in Iran Conflict U.S.
enforces naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz in response to Iran's restrictions and mining, as Trump affirms commitment to keeping the route open.
The Trump administration’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has made the waterway one more testing ground in a battle of wills. Since the beginning of the war, Tehran has allowed vessels of its choosing to pay a toll to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran is demanding that any ship that wants to transit the Strait of Hormuz must deviate from the normal lanes into Iranian waters near Qeshm Island and be inspected by members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The United States is stipulating that no ship that pays a toll will be allowed through the Strait of Hormuz. The United States is denying transit to ships that enter or leave Iranian ports. Iran has laid mines in the channels most commonly used for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Donald Trump confirms he will permanently open the Strait of Hormuz.
Story Timeline
5 events- 2026-04-15 (Wednesday)
President Trump threatens to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell if he does not step down.
1 sourceThe Washington Post - May 2026
Jerome H. Powell’s term as Fed chair ends on May 15.
1 sourceThe New York Times - May 2025
The Economic Prosperity Deal announced by Sir Keir and Mr Trump.
1 sourceGB News - Since war beginning
Tehran allows vessels to pay toll for Strait of Hormuz passage; U.S. imposes naval blockade.
2 sourcesThe Atlantic · The New Yorker - Recent
Marjorie Taylor Greene explains split with Trump and states 'President Trump is not Jesus. He’s not God'.
2 sourcesCNN · Marjorie Taylor Greene
Potential Impact
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Strait of Hormuz blockade disrupts global trade, with U.S. denial of toll-paying ships increasing shipping costs.
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UK-U.S. tensions over Iran support could delay completion of trade deal components.
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Powell's refusal to leave until criminal investigation ends may extend uncertainty at the Fed.
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Potential firing of Powell could lead to lower interest rates under Kevin Warsh.
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Changes to Economic Prosperity Deal may worsen conditions for UK agriculture, including shutdowns like the Humberside ethanol plant.
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Trump's firm stance on the blockade and trade adjustments enforces accountability on Iran and protects allied economies from unfair practices.
- Lede misdirectionnotable“TITLE: Trump Announces Plans to Replace Fed Chair Powell and Review UK Trade Deal Amid Iran Conflict”Leads with Trump's announcements instead of core Iran conflict and blockadeThe headline leads with who shared, posted, or reacted to the event rather than the substantive event itself — burying the actual news behind the messenger.
- Valence skewnotable“'Trump threatened to fire', 'Trump warns of changes', 'Trump threatens to downgrade'”Systematic negative verbs applied to Trump's actionsAdjectives and adverbs systematically slant toward one interpretation even though the underlying facts are neutral.
- Loaded metaphorminor“'battle of wills' for Strait of Hormuz blockade”Dramatic framing of geopolitical tension as personal contestSources share the same narrative framing verbs (“sow doubt”, “spark backlash”) — a sign of a shared template, not independent reporting.
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