France. Emmanuel Macron finally spoke about the Benalla affair, stating: "the only person in charge is me, let them come and get me". It assumes full responsibility for the crisis that has shaken the Elysée for a week now, a good way to buy some time until the end of the various investigations on the matter.
United States. US farmers will receive $12 billion in emergency aid to offset "illegal" tariffs on soy, fruit, rice and milk, among others. Since the beginning of the trade dispute, soybeans have dropped by 25% (see chart below). But these subsidies have yet to fully reassure farmers, who feel at the mercy of the decisions of their President.
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Soybeans hit record lows since 2008 (Source: 4-traders)
Brexit. Theresa May takes the reins alone over Brexit, putting Brexit minister, Dominic Raab, on the sideline. Supporters of a hard Brexit denounce a "coup", since the Prime Minister has increasingly been isolating herself from those who criticize her.