Kevin Hassett, one of President Donald Trump’s longest-serving economic aides, is the early frontrunner to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chief next year, according to people familiar with the process.

Kevin Hassett, Trump’s longest-serving economic adviser, is a leading contender to become the next Federal Reserve chairman, a position with significant influence over interest rates and the U.S. econ

Hassett, one of President Donald Trump’s longest-serving advisors, is in the running for the position, with former Fed governor Kevin Warsh, the Bloomberg report said, citing people familiar with the process. The two are reportedly contending in an “Apprentice-like contest” for the role, run by Trump out of the White House.

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss President Trump's recent tariff announcement on Europe and Mexico, his views on the work of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and more.

Kevin Hassett has emerged as a serious contender to succeed Jerome Powell, posing a possible threat to Kevin Warsh, an early favorite for the post.

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

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Two Republicans named Kevin—Kevin Hassett, one of President Trump’s closest economic advisers and Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor—are vying to be the next leader of the central bank. Th