中美谈判开始前，万斯对华摊牌了：现在弥补贸易问题已经晚了

Group 1 - The Vice President of the United States, Vance, criticized Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, stating that while Powell is a decent person, he has been wrong on almost all matters, particularly in addressing inflation issues caused by former President Biden and responding to trade agreements under the Trump administration [1][3]. - Federal Reserve Governor Waller defended the independence of the Federal Reserve, emphasizing that its structure has withstood the test of time and should be preserved to ensure objective and non-partisan policy-making, which is crucial for economic stability and reducing inflation [3]. - Powell warned that if Trump's tariffs remain at current levels, it could delay the Federal Reserve's ability to achieve its mandated goals, leading to higher inflation risks and increased unemployment [3][5]. Group 2 - Powell, who was nominated by Trump in 2017 and re-nominated by Biden in 2022, has faced criticism from Trump, who has previously urged for interest rate cuts and threatened Powell's position [5]. - The Federal Reserve decided to maintain the federal funds rate target range at 4.25% to 4.50%, marking the third consecutive meeting without a rate cut, reflecting concerns about rising unemployment and inflation risks in the current economic climate [5][6]. - Recent economic data showed that in April, non-farm payrolls increased by 177,000, and the unemployment rate remained steady at 4.2%, while the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 2.4% year-on-year, indicating mixed signals in the economy [6].