Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday that it was “unlikely” he would fire the chairman of the US Federal Reserve, after reportedly floating the idea to Republican lawmakers. The US president has repeatedly criticised Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates fast enough, but is constrained in his ability to dismiss him. Also in this edition, Brazil calls for “urgent talks” with Washington over looming 50 percent tariffs that are set to take effect on August 1.
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