New Delhi, July 25 -- Donald Trump downplayed his clash with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over cost overruns during his first Fed visit, claiming there was "no tension" with Powell.

The POTUS indicated that the issues with Powell over the cost of the central bank's renovation project probably weren't reason enough to fire the Fed chief.

"To do that is a big move, and I just don't think it's necessary," Trump told reporters.

Still, the remarkable tour was not without moments of tension. The president joked that he might ordinarily remove a project manager who oversaw similar cost overruns. He ribbed Powell - who for months has faced presidential criticism - over interest rates.

"Well, I'd love him to lower interest rates. Oth...