Americast Can Denmark convince Trump not to “conquer” Greenland?
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Jan 15, 2026 Tensions mount as Denmark and Greenland's ministers discuss their territorial integrity with U.S. officials, rejecting any notion of ceding Greenland. Meanwhile, Jerome Powell confronts Trump's insults and a DOJ investigation in a rare public statement, raising concerns about the independence of the Federal Reserve. The hosts explore the potential repercussions of politicizing monetary policy and how Trump's desire for lower rates could affect global markets. With Greenland's strategic significance on the table, the geopolitics become even more complex.
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Powell Frames Investigation As Political Threat
- Jerome Powell publicly framed the DOJ inquiry as politically motivated and a threat to Fed independence.
- He warned that monetary policy could be driven by political pressure rather than evidence and economic conditions.
Political Pressure To Lower Interest Rates
- Donald Trump has repeatedly pressured Jerome Powell to cut interest rates for short-term political gain.
- The hosts explain cutting rates now risks higher inflation later and undermines long-term economic stability.
US Example Could Encourage Global Populism
- Attacks on Federal Reserve independence risk setting a global precedent that could encourage populist leaders elsewhere.
- Former central bankers and global markets expressed alarm at the potential domino effect on monetary policy norms.