特朗普惹怒金融资本，恐引发美国“内乱”，华尔街不容忍利益受损

Group 1 - The implementation of "reciprocal tariffs" by the Trump administration reveals deeper internal power struggles within the U.S., indicating a potential for a non-traditional "civil war" [1] - The tariffs are expected to negatively impact the U.S. economy and employment, leading to discontent among the populace, including Trump's staunch supporters [1] - The upcoming midterm elections in 2026 could see the Republican Party lose its majority in Congress if the economy suffers due to tariff policies [1] Group 2 - To mitigate the negative effects of "reciprocal tariffs," Trump has been advocating for interest rate cuts since his second term began, but the Federal Reserve, led by Powell, has largely ignored his pressures [2] - Powell's relationship with Trump has deteriorated, despite both being from the Republican Party, raising questions about whether the Democrats intentionally retained Powell to counter Trump [4] - The conflict between Trump and Powell has evolved into a broader struggle between financial capital and executive power, with Wall Street's influence deeply embedded in U.S. politics [6] Group 3 - Trump aims to break Wall Street's control over U.S. politics and seeks to adjust monetary policy through the Federal Reserve, but this has intensified his conflict with Powell [8] - Powell's recent statements indicate a refusal to lower interest rates in response to Trump's tariff policies, challenging Trump's authority [8] - Trump's attempts to remove Powell may be complicated by the connections many of his aides have with Wall Street, which could hinder decisive action [8] Group 4 - The internal divisions within the U.S. complicate Trump's path to victory, with the ideal scenario being Powell's departure after his term ends in May next year, allowing Trump to nominate a loyalist [9] - The financial sector has become the dominant force in the U.S. economy since manufacturing was outsourced, and Trump's push to bring manufacturing back threatens financial capital's interests [11] - Market reactions to Trump's tariff announcements, particularly in the bond market, highlight the significant power of financial capital and serve as a warning against challenging their interests [12] Group 5 - If Trump escalates the trade war without adjusting his strategy, he may face backlash from Wall Street, complicating the power dynamics further [14]