BlockBeats news, on July 23, U.S. Treasury Secretary Becerra stated that there is currently 'no rush' to determine the successor to Federal Reserve Chairman Powell, and candidates may come from current committee members or regional bank presidents. Becerra said on a television program on Wednesday, 'There are many strong candidates, including several key committee members, and possibly regional bank presidents.' He did not disclose specific names.
There have been reports that Becerra himself, National Economic Council Director Hassett, former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Walsh, and current Federal Reserve Governor Waller are all on the list of candidates nominated by Trump for chairman. Becerra said, 'There is a very long list.' He stated, 'I do not intend to discuss this process, but we are moving forward with it, and obviously, it will be President Trump's decision. We are not in a hurry.' (Jin Shi)