In an interview with ABC News, Kevin Hassett was also pressed on the president's decision to hit imports from Brazil with steep tariffs.

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.

A new "Frequently Asked Questions" page on the Federal Reserve's website defends the central bank's recent renovation project — and responds to many Trump administration criticisms of it. Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought slammed the renovation project and said he would pursue an investigation.