Former IMF Economist Warns Of Potential Economic Overheating

According to BlockBeats, Olivier Blanchard, the former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund, expressed concerns on Wednesday, November 21, about the economic policies of the Trump administration. Blanchard warned that these policies could lead to economic overheating and increased inflation, prompting the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. Blanchard highlighted that the three main pillars of Trump's economic plan are likely to contribute to higher inflation. The imposition of tariffs on imported goods is expected to cause economic overheating and exert upward pressure on prices. Additionally, the expulsion of illegal immigrants could result in labor shortages and wage increases, while tax cuts are also anticipated to contribute to economic overheating. "We do not know how severe the inflation will be, but it is the Federal Reserve's responsibility to prevent such a scenario," Blanchard stated. He further noted that this situation would lead to rising interest rates and a stronger dollar, outcomes that are contrary to Trump's objectives.