IMF Drops Ricardo Reis as Top Economist Pick After Trump Tariff Criticism

According to Sina Finance, people familiar with the selection process said the International Monetary Fund abandoned Ricardo Reis as its top candidate for chief economist at the last minute because he had criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s economic policies. The IMF instead appointed Silvana Tenreyro in July, and she took up the post last month. According to Sina Finance, the fund said the selection process was confidential, rigorous, and highly competitive, and that it was very satisfied with Tenreyro’s appointment.