连续表达“独立性”！哈塞特：若被选中领导美联储，特朗普可以提意见，但对美联储决策“毫无分量”

Core Viewpoint - Kevin Hassett, Trump's chief economic advisor, stated that if selected to lead the Federal Reserve, he would consider the president's policy opinions while maintaining the independence of the central bank's interest rate decisions [1][2]. Group 1: Independence of the Federal Reserve - Hassett emphasized that the Federal Reserve's role is to remain independent and work collectively with board members and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) to form a consensus on interest rates [2][3]. - He refuted the notion that the president's opinions hold equal weight to those of FOMC voting members, asserting that policymakers can freely reject the president's views and vote differently [2][3]. Group 2: Trump's Influence and Pressure - Trump and his senior advisors have been pressuring Fed Chair Jerome Powell for months to lower interest rates, indicating a desire for a Fed chair who would support rate reductions [2][4]. - In a recent interview, Trump expressed that the president should be able to suggest interest rate policies, sparking renewed discussions about the independence of the Federal Reserve [2][4]. Group 3: Selection of the New Fed Chair - Hassett is widely regarded as a leading candidate for the Fed chair position, but Trump has not made a final decision, having also met with former Fed governor Kevin Warsh [4]. - The selection of the new chair will significantly impact the future direction of U.S. monetary policy, with the new appointee needing to balance Trump's policy expectations with the need to uphold the Fed's institutional independence [4].