特朗普vs美联储 斗争“显著升级”

Core Viewpoint - The conflict between President Trump and the Federal Reserve has significantly escalated following Trump's dismissal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, marking a historic event as it is the first time in over a century that a president has removed a Fed governor [4]. Group 1: Dismissal of Lisa Cook - President Trump dismissed Lisa Cook citing allegations of mortgage fraud, and Cook's attorney announced plans to sue Trump for this action [4][6]. - Trump indicated he has a suitable replacement for Cook and is considering candidates such as Stephen Moore and David Malpass to fill the vacancy [5][8]. - The Federal Reserve's spokesperson emphasized that the law requires a valid reason for the dismissal of a governor, highlighting the importance of long-term terms and protections for Fed officials [6][10]. Group 2: Implications for the Federal Reserve - The Federal Reserve Board consists of seven members, and currently, only two were appointed by Trump, with the remaining four appointed by former President Biden [7]. - Trump's dissatisfaction with the Fed's reluctance to lower interest rates has led him to target Cook, aiming to create more vacancies and secure a majority of appointments for his administration [7][8]. - Experts warn that if Trump's dismissal of Cook is upheld, it could set a precedent for presidential influence over the Fed, potentially undermining its independence and leading to greater economic uncertainty in the future [11][12].