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2025-12-13 08:02:29
[Trump Releases Multiple Policy Signals, Fed Personnel and Foreign Actions Become Focus] ⑴ US President Trump stated that a decision on the next Federal Reserve Chairman will be made in the coming weeks, emphasizing that he believes his voice should be heard in relevant discussions. ⑵ Regarding foreign policy, Trump discussed the Russia-Ukraine issue, saying that an agreement is being studied and that "a lot of progress is being made," but simultaneously expressed a negative attitude towards the so-called "Donbas Free Economic Zone" concept, stating, "I don't want that now, it won't work." ⑶ Regarding Venezuela, Trump hinted at a possible expansion of operations, stating that "ground strikes don't necessarily have to be in Venezuela," and indicating that "land strikes against drugs will begin," as land operations are easier to conduct. ⑷ On other matters, Trump mentioned that the situation in Thailand and Cambodia is good, and a market report indicated that the US has postponed the delivery date of the new "Air Force One" to mid-2028. ⑸ This speech mixed multiple sensitive issues, including monetary policy independence and geopolitical games, especially the statements regarding the selection of the Federal Reserve Chairman and the hints at foreign military actions, which may exacerbate uncertainty in financial markets.
