PANews, July 21 - U.S. Treasury Secretary Becerra stated that trade negotiations are currently ongoing, and he is more concerned about reaching a high-quality agreement than about completing the agreement before August 1. Becerra mentioned that they are not in a hurry, but it is conceivable that the European Union would prefer to negotiate more quickly, although at least the EU is now more engaged. Their current priority is to secure the best deal for the U.S. (on the Japan issue). Some analysts say that Becerra's remarks indicate that a 'delay tactic' is likely to occur again by August 1, so people can stay tuned. Meanwhile, regarding Powell, Becerra stated, 'Ultimately, this is Trump's decision about Powell.' He then added that they need to view the Federal Reserve as a whole institution.