“你是特朗普傀儡吗？” 美联储理事提名人Miran被“灵魂三问”

Core Viewpoint - The confirmation hearing for Stephen Miran's nomination to the Federal Reserve Board highlighted concerns about the independence of the Fed and whether Miran would act as a puppet of President Trump [3][6][10]. Group 1: Independence of the Federal Reserve - Miran emphasized the importance of the Fed's independence, stating it is "crucial" for the U.S. economy and denied any pressure to commit to supporting interest rate cuts [6][8]. - During the hearing, Miran faced skepticism from Senate Banking Committee members regarding his ability to maintain the Fed's independence, with some questioning his past proposals that could undermine it [4][10]. - Miran criticized the Fed's focus on climate change as a sign of political influence, asserting that the Fed should resist actions beyond its core responsibilities [9][11]. Group 2: Political Dynamics and Nomination Process - The nomination process appears to be influenced by party politics, with Republican senators generally supporting Miran while Democrats express concerns about his potential impact on the Fed's independence [5][10]. - Miran's arrangement to take an unpaid leave from his role as a White House economic advisor during his tenure as a Fed governor raised eyebrows among senators, who viewed it as a conflict of interest [13][19]. - The White House is actively lobbying Republican senators to expedite Miran's confirmation before the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting on September 16-17 [36][37]. Group 3: Economic Perspectives and Policy Views - Miran argued that tariffs have not significantly impacted inflation, suggesting that any price fluctuations are temporary [29][30]. - He expressed skepticism about the bond market's resistance to interest rate cuts, predicting that it would not react negatively to a potential rate decrease [32][37]. - Miran's views on economic policy, including the need for a comprehensive approach beyond just monetary policy, indicate a divergence from mainstream Fed perspectives [30][37].