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IMF Rejects Ricardo Reis for Chief Economist Role Over Trump Tariff Comments

The International Monetary Fund has withdrawn an offer to Ricardo Reis for the position of chief economist following his criticism of Donald Trump's tariff policies. The decision highlights tensions between economic policy views and institutional hiring standards.

10 Sept, 04:00 — 10 Sept, 04:00
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FTVery High16h ago

IMF ditched top candidate for chief economist job over Trump tariff remarks

LSE professor Ricardo Reis had said the US president’s trade war would hurt American consumers

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FT10 Sept, 04:00First to report

IMF ditched top candidate for chief economist job over Trump tariff remarks

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publico10 Sept, 08:17Latest update

Ricardo Reis perdeu corrida de topo no FMI após críticas a tarifas de Trump

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