'By challenging the Fed's independence, Donald Trump embarks on a dangerous gamble'
- Posted on September 2, 2025
- By Le Monde
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'By challenging the Fed's independence, Donald Trump embarks on a dangerous gamble'
COLUMN. Repeated attacks on the central bank to force it to lower interest rates, in defiance of economic data, threaten financial stability. Disregarding reality for political convenience can have dramatic consequences, writes Le Monde columnist Stéphane Lauer.
