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Andrew Brown and Jacob Shteyman

RBA hints at more interest rate cuts if tariffs worsen

Home buyers may have cheaper loans on the way, with the Reserve Bank signalling further rate cuts. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Minutes from the last Reserve Bank board meeting reveal why they came close to an unusually large cut, as the bank's chief economist outlines how they think Donald Trump's tariffs could hit the domestic economy.

The minutes from the bank's May meeting were released on Tuesday, shedding light on its decision to cut the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85 per cent.

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