Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said a strong economy and higher productivity growth may drive the US central bank to cut interest rates less than previously expected.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said he was not concerned about a potential clash between the Fed and President-elect Donald Trump because both major U.S. political parties want inflation lower.

Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari on Saturday said there would probably be fewer interest rate cuts than expected if the U.S. economy stayed strong. Read more here.