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Former Treasury Secretary Summers Warns: Trump's Political Hunt on Cook Could Shake Market Foundation
Summary: In a recent report by Jinshi, former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers warned that the unprecedented political pressure and personal attacks on Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook should raise concerns for anyone who cares about the independence of US institutions. Summers cautioned that this pressure could gradually erode the market framework and even lead ...
In a recent report by Jinshi, former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers warned that the unprecedented political pressure and personal attacks on Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook should raise concerns for anyone who cares about the independence of US institutions.
Summers cautioned that this pressure could gradually erode the market framework and even lead to what he calls 'Argentinization' risk in the US. Note: 'Argentinization' refers to economic turmoil caused by populist policies and political interference, characterized by high inflation, currency devaluation, and institutional failure, similar to the economic crises in Argentina from the 1950s to the 1980s.
Summers has been a sharp critic of the Trump administration's policies. He criticized the recently passed 'Build Back Better Act,' stating that the increase in debt obligations from the act could trigger another financial crisis. He also condemned current Treasury Secretary Yellen for publicly intervening in interest rate policies, but expressed appreciation for Powell's response.
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