美联储高官称通胀成常态？坚持不降对华关税，美股狂跌民众遭殃

Group 1 - The core issue of inflation in the U.S. has intensified, with the Federal Reserve Chairman Powell acknowledging that inflation may persist until June next year, marking a shift from previous statements that it was temporary [1] - The inflation rate in the U.S. reached 4.1% year-on-year in October, the highest increase in 30 years, raising concerns about consumer confidence and potential instability in the financial system [3] - Powell's acknowledgment of ongoing inflation challenges undermines President Biden's previous claims that inflation was temporary, indicating that the economic situation is becoming increasingly difficult for low-income workers [5] Group 2 - The U.S. stock and bond markets have experienced significant declines, with the Nasdaq Composite Index dropping over 1.6%, reflecting a loss of confidence in the economic outlook [7] - Former Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew suggested that reducing tariffs on China could help alleviate domestic inflation pressures, as many factories are struggling with supply chain issues [8] - High tariffs on Chinese imports have led to increased costs for U.S. companies, with a report indicating that tariffs imposed during the initial stages of U.S.-China trade tensions have resulted in up to 90% additional costs for American businesses [8]