美财长称总统有权“干预”美联储 始终支持强美元政策

Group 1 - The U.S. Treasury Secretary, Becerra, stated that the President has the right to influence the Federal Reserve's decision-making process, raising concerns about the independence of the Fed's monetary policy [1][2] - Becerra emphasized the importance of the Fed's independence, which is based on public trust, and mentioned that it should be held accountable [1][2] - Economic experts warned that any erosion of the Fed's independence could undermine market confidence in the U.S. economy and financial system [2] Group 2 - Becerra acknowledged differing opinions within the Trump administration regarding the applicability of the "unitary executive theory" to the Federal Reserve, which suggests that presidential powers should be exclusive [2] - The independence of the Federal Reserve has been a cornerstone of the U.S. financial system since the Federal Reserve Act of 1913 [2] - Becerra's recent comments contrasted with his previous stance that the President would not interfere with the Fed's independence, as he criticized the Fed for its handling of inflation and mentioned cost overruns in the Fed's headquarters renovation project [2] Group 3 - Becerra discussed the dollar's performance, noting that the dollar index fell by over 9% last year, while asserting support for a strong dollar policy [3] - This position on a strong dollar conflicts with President Trump's preference for a weaker dollar, which is typically seen as beneficial for U.S. export competitiveness [3]