US shares surged on Wednesday after Donald Trump paused ‘reciprocal’ tariffs for 90 days. Plus, the EU and China are engaged on a brand new commerce relationship due to the levies. In the meantime, Apple is trying to increase manufacturing in India.
Talked about on this podcast:
EU calls for ‘negotiated resolution’ with China in face of US tariffs
Apple turns to India to help ease Trump’s China tariffs
US stocks soar as Donald Trump backs down in global trade war
The FT Information Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth and Marc Filippino. Extra assist from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s govt producer. The FT’s international head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The present’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.
