US stocks surged on Wednesday after Donald Trump paused ‘reciprocal’ 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 ‘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
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