According to a report by US financial media Semafor citing sources, Treasury Secretary贝森特agreed during a closed-door meeting with Senate Republicans on Wednesday to allow the Senate Banking Committee to investigate Fed Chair Powell.
Background and Debate
This move is seen as a strategy aimed at persuading Republican Senator Tom Tillis of North Carolina to lift his hold on the Fed nominee.
- A知情 legislator said the proposal was meant to test whether Tillis would accept the compromise.
- While some GOP members believe this could be a viable middle ground, others remain skeptical.
Looking Ahead
One legislator remarked that if Tillis does agree, it would be a surprising outcome, indicating the political negotiations are still highly uncertain.