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Just a few weeks ago, US President Donald Trump was ready to levy tariffs on basically every nation. Today, many of those tariffs have been paused or tempered. Additionally, this week he promised he will not be firing Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell, despite his earlier criticism. Should we expect more backstepping from Trump in the face of economic data? And what do the voters think of it all? FT economics editor Sam Fleming joins alongside Jon McHenry, vice-president of the conservative pollster North Star Opinion Research.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Trump claims to have received call from Xi Jinping and to have cut â200 dealsâ on trade
Donald Trump says he has âno intentionâ of firing Jay Powell
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Swamp Notes is produced by Katya Kumkova. Topher Forhecz is the FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson.
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Apple plans to shift the assembly of all US-sold iPhones to India as soon as next year, factories in China have begun slowing production and furloughing some workers in the aftermath of US tariffs, and Alphabet shares rose after it reported first-quarter profit surged 46 per cent. Plus, the Trump administration wants to stamp out one of Americaâs enduring financial pastimes: writing paper cheques.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Alphabet shares jump as Google search boosts profits
Apple aims to source all US iPhones from India in pivot from China
A crucial earnings season
Is Trumpâs drive to kill the paper cheque a âno brainerâ?
Chinese factories slow production and send workers home as US tariffs bite
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Katie McMurran, Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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Sir Keir Starmer and Ursula von der Leyen will on Thursday finalise plans for a new defence pact, US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent has accused the IMF and World Bank of âmission creepâ and Boeing reported lower than expected losses. Plus, Tesla chief executive Elon Musk looks to right the electric-car company by reducing his role in the Trump administration.
Mentioned in this podcast:
UK and EU finalise plans for defence pact
Musk drives Tesla calmly through investorsâ red lights
Scott Bessent accuses IMF and World Bank of âmission creepâ
Boeing prepared to redirect orders destined for Chinese carriers
Credit: Associated Press
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Katie McMurran, Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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Teslaâs first-quarter adjusted profits dropped 39 per cent and the IMF has downgraded outlooks for G7 nations and big economies such as China and India. Plus, we take a look at whether BP can turn things around to catch up with its rivals.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Elon Musk to prioritise Tesla over White House role as profits slump
IMF warns of rising US recession risk and defends Fed policy
Vladimir Putin offers to halt Ukraine invasion along current front line
Will going back to basics restore BPâs fortunes?
Donald Trump says he has âno intentionâ of firing Jay Powell
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Katie McMurran, Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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Wall Street stocks dropped as President Donald Trump attacked Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell, Pope Francis passed away on Monday after leading the Catholic Church for 12 years, and more than half of nearly 1,500 business leaders support a shift to a renewables-based electricity system. Plus, Europe is now seeking to take advantage of Chinaâs electric vehicle manufacturing expertise.
Mentioned in this podcast:
US stocks and dollar sink as Trump renews attacks on Fed chair Powell
Pope Francis dies aged 88
Obituary: Pope Francis, reformer of modern Catholicism, 1936-2025
Europe helped teach China to make cars. Now the tables are turning
Companies make plans to shift to green energy despite Trump-era rollbacks, survey shows
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Katie McMurran, Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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Luxury goods were supposed to be making a comeback this year. But US President Donald Trumpâs trade war has complicated that and things are looking grim for the industry. The FTâs fashion editor Lauren Indvik explains where things stand with LVMH, Prada and others.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Donald Trumpâs trade war shatters hopes of 2025 luxury revival
The FT News Briefing is produced by Katya Kumcova, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Andrew Georgiadis, Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. Topher Forhecz is the FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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Swamp Notes is taking this weekend off so instead we wanted to share the latest episode from our fellow FT podcast, The Rachman Review.
Nuclear talks between the US and Iran began last weekend in Oman, and are set to continue in the coming weeks. President Trump has warned that if the talks fail the US could take military action against the Islamic republic â an idea that Israel's government is pressing for. In this episode, we unpack what a new nuclear deal with Iran might look like â and how it could change the geopolitical picture in the Middle East.
Free links to read more on this topic:
The false promise of regime change in Iran
US and Iran agree to follow-up talks over nuclear crisis
Is Iran on a collision course with the west?
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Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Mischa Frankl-Duval. Sound design is by Breen Turner.
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Chinaâs imports of US liquefied natural gas have completely stopped for more than 10 weeks, and Japanâs chief trade negotiator leaves Washington without an immediate agreement after meeting Donald Trump. The European Central Bank has cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point to 2.25 per cent. Plus, astronomers have found signs of biological activity on a planet 124 light years from Earth.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Astronomers claim strongest evidence yet of extraterrestrial life
Donald Trump weighs in on Japan trade talks but Tokyo team leaves without deal
Donald Trump says Fed chair Jay Powellâs âtermination cannot come fast enoughâ
ECB cuts rates to 2.25% amid Trump trade war
China stops buying liquefied gas from the US
Audio credit: C-SPAN
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Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell is warning that US tariffs are âlikelyâ to put at risk the central bankâs goals of keeping prices and unemployment in check, and chipmakers are reeling from a tough week. Plus, UK inflation fell more than expected to 2.6 per cent in March and the FTâs Aiden Reiter explains why emerging markets are doing surprisingly well in all this market volatility.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Trump tariffs put Fedâs jobs and inflation goals at risk, Powell says
Unhedged: Emerging marketsâ unexpected outperformance after âliberation dayâ
ASMLâs chipmaking machine orders disappoint amid tariff uncertainty
UK inflation falls more than expected to 2.6% in March
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Michela Tindera, Katie McMurran, Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. Topher Forhecz is the FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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Nvidia says it expects to take a $5.5bn blow as the US clamps down on the Silicon Valley groupâs ability to export artificial intelligence chips to China, and PwC is exiting 12 countries. Plus, the junk bond market has basically ground to a halt, and Indiaâs middle class is dealing with a debt crisis that could impact the countryâs growth ambitions.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Nvidia to take $5.5bn hit as US clamps down on exports of AI chip to China
Risky corporate borrowers shut out of bond market since Trumpâs tariff blitz
How Indiaâs middle-class debt crisis is threatening growth
PwC exits 12 countries in push to avoid scandals
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Katya Kumcova, Saffeya Ahmed, Katie McMurran, Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. Topher Forhecz is the FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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Brussels is exploring legal options that would allow European companies to break long-term Russian gas contracts, and Goldman Sachs had a mixed first quarter. Plus, Chinaâs President Xi Jinping is traveling around south-east Asia to make the case that Beijing is open for business, and Argentina just landed a $20bn deal with the IMF.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Xi Jinping warns âno winnersâ from Trump trade war as he heads to Vietnam
Argentina secures $20bn IMF deal by relaxing currency controls
Goldman Sachsâ chief hopeful Trump will listen to corporate America
EU explores legal options for ending Russian gas deals
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Katie McMurran, Katya Kumcova, Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. Topher Forhecz is the FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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US tariff exemptions on personal electronics may only be temporary, and big banks posted major earnings on Friday despite some economic headwinds. Plus, the European Union and the UK are getting closer to signing a defense pact, and the Trump Administration's pressure on universities could drive students and faculty overseas.
Mentioned in this podcast:
US tech tariff exemption will be temporary, says Lutnick
JPMorgan chief Jamie Dimon warns of âconsiderable turbulenceâ in US economy
Warning lights flash for US consumer strength as credit defaults rise
American academics seek exile as Trump attacks universities
AI praise-giving tool promises âauthenticâ insights
UK and EU close ranks on defence amid Trump turmoil
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. Topher Forhecz is the FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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US President Donald Trumpâs global trade war has made a mess for the Federal Reserve. Despite an encouraging US consumer price index report this week, there are major concerns about the inflationary nature of Trumpâs tariffs. Meanwhile, the Fed has cut growth forecasts. And if all that wasnât enough, Trump is breathing down chair Jay Powellâs neck to cut interest rates. The FTâs US economics editor Claire Jones and economics commentator Chris Giles explain why the central bank is caught in a difficult position.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Jay Powellâs tariff dilemma: defend the economy or contain inflation
Alphaville: An emergency rate cut from the Fed?
US inflation falls more than expected to 2.4% in March
Federal Reserve âabsolutelyâ ready to help stabilise market if needed, top official says
Sign up for the FTâs newsletter Chris Giles on Central Banks
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Swamp Notes is produced by Katya Kumkova. Topher Forhecz is the FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson.
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US inflation fell more than expected to 2.4 per cent in March, and Franceâs Renault is one of the few carmakers insulated from Donald Trumpâs trade war. Plus, ââIndonesia is looking to run its colossal new sovereign wealth fund âlike a public companyâ.
Mentioned in this podcast:
US inflation falls more than expected to 2.4% in March
Indonesiaâs new sovereign wealth fund vows transparency âlike a public companyâ
Renault emerges as winner in Trump tariff chaos
Sky to bring hit US series âSaturday Night Liveâ to the UK
Credit: NBC
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Katya Kumcova, Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. Topher Forhecz is the FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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US stocks surged on Wednesday after Donald Trump paused âreciprocalâ tariffs for 90 days. Plus, the EU and China are working on a new trade relationship because of the levies. Meanwhile, Apple is looking to boost production in India.
Mentioned in this podcast:
EU calls for ânegotiated resolutionâ with China in face of US tariffs
Apple turns to India to help ease Trumpâs China tariffs
US stocks soar as Donald Trump backs down in global trade war
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. Topher Forhecz is the FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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Donald Trump is pushing ahead with another 50 per cent tariff on Chinese goods, and there are questions about what will happen to nearly $2tn worth of pledges to invest in the US because of the levies. Plus, the FTâs Katie Martin explains why a selloff in US Treasuries could mean a world of hurt for markets.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Donald Trump to proceed with extra 50% tariff on China as trade war escalates
US tariffs threaten almost $2tn of investment pledges by global companies
Markets could get a lot worse â and quickly
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. Topher Forhecz is the FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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Equities markets continued to adapt to the tariffs unleashed by US President Donald Trump, oil prices hit a four-year low on Monday, and investors are expecting the European Central Bank to make two rate cuts by July. Plus, the FTâs Stephen Foley explains how consultants are advising their clients on limiting the damage from tariffs.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Oil drops further as fears of global recession rise
Companies get creative in finding ways to limit impact of Trumpâs tariffs
ECB expected to cut rates in April and June as tariffs threaten recession
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. Topher Forhecz is the FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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The UK plans to introduce a lighter regulatory regime for private equity and hedge funds, and Italy may block an EU plan to respond to US President Donald Trumpâs tariffs. Plus, popular âprivate browsingâ apps hosted by Apple and Google may violate American sanctions, and the trade war has triggered the biggest sell-off in the US junk bond market since 2020.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Apple and Google app stores host VPNs linked to sanctions-hit Chinese group
Britain to dilute rules for private equity and hedge funds
Meloni under pressure to back EU âbazookaâ against Trump tariffs
Tariffs spark US junk bond sell-off as recession risk mounts
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. Topher Forhecz is the FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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This week the US imposed new tariffs on most of the world. The FTâs US national editor Ed Luce joins us to analyze why they are baffling economists and worrying markets. Edâs take? The US is taking itself out of the globalised economic system it built, and the consequences could be grave.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Donald Trumpâs beautiful trade war
Trump tracker: US tariffs
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Swamp Notes is produced by Katya Kumkova. Topher Forhecz is the FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson.
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US President Donald Trumpâs tariffs caused a global market sell-off on Thursday. Now, there are concerns that these levies will push the US into a recession. We speak to the FTâs senior markets correspondent Ian Smith and our economics editor Sam Fleming about the repercussions.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Dollar drops as Donald Trumpâs tariffs stoke economic fears
Bling, bags and booze fall victim to Trumpâs trade war
Will Donald Trumpâs âliberation dayâ tariffs drag US into recession?
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. Topher Forhecz is the FTâs executive producer. The FTâs global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The showâs theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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