Donald Trump said he would name a new labour statistics boss and fill an open seat on the Federal Reserve board this week as he seeks to tighten his grip on US economic data and policymaking.
The US president said he would select a new commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the next three or four days after sacking the previous head following the release of disappointing economic data. He said he would probably choose a new Fed governor over “the next couple of days”.
The appointees to top positions at two of the most important US economic institutions could help shape Trump’s agenda for the rest of his presidency. Both roles require confirmation by the US Senate.