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The race to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is nearing a decision, with President Donald Trump expected to announce his nominee soon. Several contenders are emerging as markets watch closely, amid concerns over interest rates, political pressure and the Fed’s independence.
The US House Foreign Affairs Committee has advanced the AI Overwatch Act, a bill aimed at expanding congressional oversight of advanced AI chip exports. Supporters say the move is necessary to protect national security, while critics warn it could limit innovation and strain global trade relations.
World leaders, unsettled by former U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest political maneuver involving Greenland, are expected to emphasize unity and collective stability as they gather at the World Economic Forum, amid growing concerns over shifting global alliances and rising geopolitical tensions.
The U.S. Department of Transportation has warned it may withhold up to 25% of MTA funding over worker safety risks. The MTA must submit a new risk assessment within 30 days or face penalties. The warning follows worker deaths and near-misses, amid broader tensions with the Trump administration over transit crime and policy.
Air Canada will gradually resume flights after a nearly four-day strike by its unionized cabin crew, the first in almost 40 years. CUPE hailed the deal, ending unpaid work disputes and securing better conditions. Flight schedules may take a week to stabilize, with refunds or rebooking offered to affected travelers.
China is deepening ties with Taliban-led Afghanistan, exploring mining projects and seeking to include Kabul in its Belt and Road Initiative. Chinese FM Wang Yi pledged support for peace, trade, and agriculture, stressing security cooperation, while Afghanistan highlighted China’s role in global development and ongoing diplomatic engagement.
President Donald Trump bought over $100M in corporate and municipal bonds since returning to the White House, including investments in Wells Fargo, Meta, and US states like Texas and Florida. Ethics experts warn his holdings could benefit from Fed rate cuts, highlighting concerns over potential conflicts of interest.
Canada will roll back most retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, aligning with exemptions under USMCA, Prime Minister Carney announced. Some tariffs on steel, aluminium, and cars remain. He said, “Canada and the US have now re-established free trade for the vast majority of our goods,” effective Sept 1.
India faces a 25% U.S. tariff on Russian oil imports, fueling controversy over Reliance Industries’ surge in purchases. Jamnagar refinery now sources 50% of crude from Russia, exporting billions globally, including to the U.S. and EU. Analysts say India’s strategy blends cheaper energy, non-alignment, and corporate gains.
