According to the Wall Street Journal, on November 12, local time, John Paulson, a U.S. hedge fund giant and Republican rich, said to the media that he would not be in office.Trump New Government Finance Minister.
Paulson said in a statement: "Although all media mentioned that I am a candidate for the Minister of Finance, my complicated financial obligations made me unable to currently be in the Trump administration.He served as a formal position "
But he said that he will continue to actively participate in Trumps economic team and help the implementation of Trumps" excellent policy advice. "
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Ersen holds his position in the Trumps new government, and his assets may be reviewed.
According to people familiar with the matter, Paulson has been a enthusiastic supporter of Trump for many years and one of the candidates for the new government financial minister considered by Trump.
It is reported that Paulson announced that he would not take office, and basically cleaned the road for Scott Bessent, who was also an investor.Several Trump allies said that in recent days, Bason has become a popular candidate for the Trumps new government financial minister.Reuters quoted sources as saying that on November 8, Bason met with Trump.
Paulson is Trumps "super donor". He said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal in October that he will cooperate with US entrepreneur Elon Musk, Jointly reduce government costs.
He is also considered "potential differences" with Trump.Paulson said in an interview with the British "Financial Times", "We dont want to decompose with China. China is the worlds second largest economy, and we need to establish good political and economic relations with them."
Paulson advocates "fairness and mutual benefit" in the United States and China relations, but also called this relationship that is still "very one -sided".law.He said that trade is "conducive to the global economy" and tariffs are "stiff tools for creating a fair competitive environment."
The Financial Times pointed out that these remarks of Paulson show that trade is still the potential differences between Trump and its "wealthy Wall Street supporters".Earlier, Trump repeatedly attacked those so -called "globalists" when he proposed the "U.S. Priority" agenda.
Reported that in addition to a trade attitude, Paulsons attitude towards the Federal Reserve is also gentle than Trump: "So far, my interest rate on the Federal ReserveIn contrast, "policy.
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