US Fed chair nominee says will not be controlled by Trump

WASHINGTON, United States —  Donald Trump’s choice to lead the US Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, stressed Tuesday that he would not be controlled by the president as he fielded questions on his assets and central bank independence during his confirmation hearing. Warsh, a former Fed governor, was quick to emphasize his commitment to “ensuring that the conduct of monetary policy remains strictly independent.” READ: Trump names former Fed official Warsh as next Chair to replace Powell He added that he would “absolutely not” be Trump’s puppet — an accusation some critics have lobbed at him amid the president’s intense pressure […]... Keep on reading: US Fed chair nominee says will not be controlled by Trump

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