<h1>Government Official Challenges Central Bank Leadership, Demands Policy Shift and Criticizes Interest Rate Decisions</h1> A high-ranking government official publicly criticized the central bank leader, demanding his removal and expressing frustration over interest rate policies. The official argued for rate cuts and claimed economic benefits from trade policies. The central bank leader emphasized institutional independence, stating decisions would be made solely based on national economic interests without political influence. The criticism stems from ongoing tensions over monetary policy and economic strategy.