Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller told CNBC that the central bank's independence will be a top priority in his upcoming conversation with President Donald Trump.
Waller is one of five leading candidates to succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell when his term expires in May.
Waller is scheduled to meet with Trump this week as part of consultations regarding the Fed's leadership.
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