MNI POLITICAL RISK- US Voters Pivot Back To Supporting Ukraine

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Executive summary:

• President Donald Trump will receive an intelligence briefing in the morning. He will sign Executive Orders at 15:30 ET 20:30 BST. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will brief at 13:00 ET 18:00 BST.
• Trump’s crackdown on crime appears to be resonating with voters. 
• A soft revenue forecast from Nvidia signals AI growth may be decelerating. 
• Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Trump’s 10% stake in Intel offers “substantial upside" for taxpayers.
• The EU will fast-track legislation removing tariffs on US industrial goods. French President Emmanuel Macron said the EU “should not exclude” retaliatory measures against the US digital sector.
• Japan’s top trade negotiator cancelled a US trip amid uncertainty over a trade framework and investment pledge.
• Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs for Japan and China, a potential turning point for India’s regional alignment.
• Mexico is expected to increase China tariffs in its 2026 budget proposal.  
• China’s senior trade negotiator arrived in the US for informal talks with US officials.
• Republicans are considering Senate rule changes that could fast-track Stephen Miran to the Fed board in time for the September policy meeting.
• European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hinted at seizing frozen Russian assets.
• Trump hosted a meeting to discuss post-war Gaza plans. 
• The 'E3' could trigger 'snapback' sanctions on Iran as soon as today.
• Poll of the Day: Americans now think the US is not doing enough to support Ukraine.

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