31-07-2025
Trump Unleashes Trade Blitz as Deadline Looms
Good morning. Donald Trump unleashes a blitz of trade moves, and some surprises. Meta seizes its AI moment. And navigating the Panama Canal just got a little trickier. Listen to the day's top stories.
Donald Trump unleashed a flurry of last-minute trade moves ahead of Friday's deadline, with a few surprises to boot. Refined copper was spared a 50% levy, sending US futures tumbling. While some countries secured better rates, many remain without deals—and those that did emerge are light on detail. As the global fallout mounts, economists increasingly agree: US companies are bearing the brunt. But India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi appear increasingly isolated.
