Former Fed officials and foreign central bankers say President Trump’s combative stance toward the U.S. central bank could weaken the institution and its role in the global economy
WASHINGTON—Former Federal Reserve officials and foreign central bankers said President Trump’s combative stance toward the U.S. central bank could over time weaken the institution and its role in the global economy.
A string of central bankers, including several gathered in Washington for International Monetary Fund meetings over the weekend,...
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