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news Project Syndicate 2026-05-12

US Federal Reserve Faces Prolonged Turmoil Amid Political Attacks

US President Donald Trump's criticism of the Federal Reserve reflects a growing trend of declining conservative support for independent central banks globally, suggesting the Fed will experience ongoing instability.


<p>It may be tempting to regard US President Donald Trump’s attacks on the Federal Reserve as a personal vendetta against outgoing Chair Jerome Powell. But Trump’s hostility reflects a broader trend: the erosion of conservative support for independent central banks worldwide.</p>

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