
Can Trump Tell Powell ‘You’re Fired'?
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Trump, the Fed, and Financial Stability
This chapter explores President Trump's attempts to influence the Federal Reserve, particularly through his public criticism of Jerome Powell in 2018. It examines the dangers of political pressure on the Fed's independence and the implications for U.S. assets and the dollar's global status. The discussion also considers the potential economic consequences of such pressures in the context of alternative currencies and the overall stability of the financial landscape.
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