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WASHINGTON, March 21 (Xinhua)-- The crisis in the euro zone has sent shocks to the United States through trade and financial channels, given the important cross-Atlantic economic linkage1, U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Wednesday.
"The European Union accounts for roughly one-fifth of U.S. exports of goods and services. The U.S. exports to Europe over the past two years have underperformed our exports to the rest of the world," Bernanke said in a testimony2 before the House Committee on Oversight3 and Government Reform.
"In addition, weaker demand from Europe has slowed growth in other economies, which has also lowered foreign demand for our products," he added.
Bernanke noted4 that besides trade, financial strains in Europe have also shown through to U.S. financial markets. Although the U.S. financial firms and monetary5 market funds have had time to adjust their exposures and hedge their risks to some degree as the European situation has evolved, the risks of contagion6 remain a concern, he said.
Bernanke highlighted the actions taken by European policymakers, saying that they helped lessen7 financial stresses in Europe in the past few months and contributed to an improved tone of financial markets around the world, including the United States.
"However, Europe's financial and economic situation remains8 difficult, and it is critical that the European leaders follow through on their policy commitments to ensure a lasting9 stabilization," Bernanke stressed.
He said the Federal Reserve would continue to monitor the situation closely and be ready to help stabilize10 U.S. markets if necessary.
U.S. Treasury11 Secretary Timothy Geithner, who also testified before the committee, reiterated12 that it is in the interest of the United States that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is able to continue to play a constructive13 role in Europe.
However, IMF resources cannot substitute for a strong European response, he added.
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n.证词;见证,证明 | |
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n.勘漏,失察,疏忽 | |
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adj.货币的,钱的;通货的;金融的;财政的 | |
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n.(通过接触的疾病)传染;蔓延 | |
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vt.减少,减轻;缩小 | |
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vt.(使)稳定,使稳固,使稳定平衡;vi.稳定 | |
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treasury
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