Trump's Fed Pick Warsh Confirmed, He Arrives in Beijing
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- Trump's pick Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed chair by Senate 54‑45 vote.
- Trump arrives in Beijing for first state visit since 2017, meeting President Xi Jinping.
- Trump's tenure sees NYT World claim Russia‑Ukraine cease‑fires have lost meaning under his leadership.
- Trump's meeting with Xi is described by Asia Times as a path to US‑China rivalry without war.
- Trump's Fed pick confirmation noted by Al Jazeera as controversial.
Why it matters: Wall Street gains clarity on monetary policy from Warsh’s appointment, while Chinese officials seek diplomatic leverage from Trump’s Beijing visit; analysts warn the dual moves heighten US‑China rivalry and affect global markets.
