Portuguese academic Ricardo Reis was removed from the race for chief economist at the International Monetary Fund. The decision came after public comments he made about the negative impact of tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on the US economy.
Reis, who is a professor of economics at the London School of Economics, had been considered one of the favorites for the top position at the IMF. However, his open criticism of the Trump administration's trade policy is believed to have influenced the decision to exclude his candidacy.
The International Monetary Fund has not officially commented on the reasons for Ricardo Reis's exclusion from the selection process. The race for the position remains open to other international candidates.
Trump's tariffs have been the subject of debate among economists worldwide, with many warning about the negative effects on global economic growth and international trade.
