Powell will likely serve out his remaining term as Fed chair (another 12 months) because it gives Trump a perfect scapegoat if the economy slows due to tariffs, whereas replacing Powell immediately would make any subsequent slowdown Trump's responsibility.

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Powell will see out his term because it gives Trump a scapegoat if the economy slows. If Powell is replaced now, any slowdown is Trump's responsibility.

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Louis-Vincent Gave: The Dollar’s Breaking? China’s Winning? The End of U.S. Dominance?Wealthion
Created: 8/11/2026, 6:49:36 AM

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